Garlic Shrimp Bowls with Spicy Mayo and Sesame Asparagus

These hearty shrimp bowls are packed with craveable flavors and textures. A bed of fluffy rice is topped with garlicky seared shrimp and tender sautéed green beans, then drizzled with a savory-spicy mayonnaise for a creamy boost. A shower of nutty sesame seeds and fresh scallions finishes the dish.

Ready in just 20 minutes, this quick and easy meal is perfect for busy weeknights. The combination of juicy shrimp, crisp green beans and spicy mayo will have you putting down that takeout menu for good.

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Ingredients

ounce Green BeansView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.75 cup Jasmine RiceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

6 ounce AsparagusView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

10 ounce ShrimpView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 tablespoon Spicy MayoView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon Sesame SeedsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 unit ScallionsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon Garlic PowderView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon (tbsp) Cooking OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) Black PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. In a small pot, combine rice, 1¼ cups water (2¼ cups for 4 servings) and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a low simmer. Cook until rice is tender, 15-18 minutes. Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.
2. While rice cooks, wash and dry produce. Trim green beans if necessary. Trim and thinly slice scallions, separating whites from greens.
3. Heat a large drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add green beans; season with half the garlic powder (you’ll use the rest in the next step), a big pinch of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and slightly blistered, 5-6 minutes. Turn off heat; transfer to a plate. Wipe out pan.
4. While green beans cook, rinse shrimp under cold water, then pat dry with paper towels. Season all over with remaining garlic powder, salt and pepper. Heat a drizzle of oil in same pan over high heat. Add shrimp and scallion whites; cook, stirring occasionally, until shrimp are opaque and cooked through, 3-4 minutes.
5. Place spicy mayo in a small bowl. Add water 1 tsp at a time until mixture reaches a drizzling consistency. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Fluff rice with a fork; taste and season with salt and pepper. Divide rice between shallow bowls; top with shrimp and green beans in separate sections. Drizzle shrimp with spicy mayo; sprinkle bowls with scallion greens and sesame seeds. Serve.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use frozen shrimp?

Yes, thaw them completely and pat dry before seasoning.

What can I substitute for green beans?

Snap peas or broccoli would work well.

Is this recipe gluten-free?

The ingredients are naturally gluten-free, but check labels on spicy mayo and other packaged items.