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sweet chili shrimp bowls with coconut rice

Sweet Chili Shrimp Bowl with Coconut Rice

This Sweet Chili Shrimp Bowl (one pan) is a delicious summer recipe
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine american asian fusion
Servings 2
Calories 540 kcal

Ingredients
  

Sweet Chili Shrimp

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil divided
  • 2 bell peppers color of choice
  • 2 servings shrimp I like wild caught
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce use tamari if gluten free
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • Pinch salt/pepper

Sauce

Coconut rice (optional)

  • ½ cup white jasmine rice - rinsed in a colander with cold water
  • ¼ cup full fat coconut milk
  • ½ cup water
  • Pinch salt/pepper

Optional toppings

  • ½ teaspoon sesame seeds
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro

Instructions
 

  • Add shrimp to a bowl along with the soy sauce. Set aside and let marinate while rice is cooking. If you aren't cooking the rice let them marinate while you prep the peppers.
  • Add all rice ingredients to perfect pot over high heat. Bring to a boil and then lower the heat to low. Cover and cook for 15 minutes, then remove from heat and let sit for 10 minutes. Skip this step if you don't want coconut rice.
  • Whisk together your sauce and set aside.
  • While rice is cooking, add half of the sesame oil to perfect pan over medium heat. Add peppers and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook for 5-8 minutes until they are softened and cooked to your liking.
  • Remove peppers from pan and add shrimp and garlic along with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook shrimp for 90 seconds on each side.
  • Add peppers back to the pan and pour sauce over. Toss everything to combine and cook for 1-2 more minutes.
  • Divide out shrimp and peppers amongst two bowls, add toppings if using, serve with rice and enjoy.

Notes

This makes enough for 2 bowls. Feel free to double or triple the recipe if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 35gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 183mgSodium: 2333mgPotassium: 785mgFiber: 4gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 3737IUVitamin C: 159mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 3mg
Keyword sweet chili shrimp
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