I have great news for you: summer dinners don’t always mean standing over a hot grill. Just look at these BBQ Shrimp Bowls! They deliver the same char-grilled flavor without actually needing a grill. 

To make these bowls, I glazed seasoned and seared shrimp with barbecue sauce and topped them on a bowl of rice with cool cucumber, carrots, and creamy avocado. It’s the kind of 30-minute dinner that tastes like you spent way more effort than you actually did. And just like my slow cooker BBQ chicken or BBQ glazed chicken thighs, I make them constantly in the summer!

BBQ Shrimp Bowl Ingredients

Shrimp – I used peeled and deveined large shrimp for convenience.

Herbs and seasonings – I seasoned the shrimp with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, thyme, oregano, and salt.

Barbecue sauce – You need half of the sauce for the shrimp and the other half for drizzling over the bowl.

Grains – Cooked white rice, brown rice, or quinoa are all great options for the base. Craving more flavor? Use cilantro lime rice or coconut rice instead.

Toppings – Keep the toppings fresh to balance those smoky BBQ flavors. I like sliced cucumbers, avocado, and carrots.

This list is to provide further clarification on a few of the ingredients. See recipe card below for the full ingredient list. 

Variations

• Whole30 or Paleo option – Swap the rice for cauliflower rice, leafy greens, or spiralized veggies like zucchini (zoodles) or sweet potato. Also, use a compliant BBQ sauce sweetened with dates or pineapple instead of sugar.
• Instead of shrimp – Make the bowls with diced chicken breasts, salmon bites, or tofu cubes.
• Customize the toppings – Top the bowls with sliced bell peppers, shredded cabbage, a quick homemade coleslaw, chopped cilantro, or fresh lime juice.

How to Make BBQ Shrimp Rice Bowls

Step 1: Cook the rice. Start by cooking your rice if you haven’t already.

Step 2: Season the shrimp. Add the shrimp, herbs, and spices to a large bowl and toss to combine.

Step 3: Sear. Heat the oil in a skillet, then add the shrimp and cook until they’re pink. Remove from the heat and pour the BBQ sauce into the skillet. Stir to coat the shrimp.

Step 4: Assemble. Divide the rice between bowls and top with the BBQ shrimp, cucumbers, carrots, and avocado. Drizzle more BBQ sauce on top and enjoy!

Erin’s Tips and Tricks

• Before you do anything, pat the shrimp dry with paper towels to help the spices stick.
• Don’t overcrowd the shrimp in the pan, or else they’ll steam rather than caramelize.
• You’ll know the shrimp are done cooking when they turn opaque and curl into a “C” shape. They should only take 1 or 2 minutes per side.

Storage

Make Ahead: These loaded shrimp bowls are great for meal prep! I keep the cooked rice, BBQ shrimp, and prepped veggies (except the avocado) in separate containers in the fridge, then assemble them right before serving.

Refrigerator: Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 2 to 3 days.

Reheating: To avoid overcooking the shrimp, I microwave the rice in 30-second intervals until it’s warm, then place the BBQ shrimp on top and microwave again for 30 to 45 seconds.

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I always have a jar of everything bagel seasoning in my cupboard because it’s delicious with so much more than bagels! I use it in my healthy everything bagel dip, my easy everything bagel green beans, and even on proteins, like this Everything Bagel Salmon.

Salmon with everything bagel seasoning is exactly what it sounds like—salmon filets coated in everything bagel seasoning, roasted to flaky perfection, and served alongside broccolini. Bonus: the salmon and broccolini are roasted on the same sheet pan, leaving you with a fuss-free, nourishing meal in under 30 minutes.

Everything But The Bagel Salmon Ingredients

Salmon – Either buy 4 pre-sliced salmon filets or buy one large filet and slice it yourself. Both fresh and frozen salmon will work here, but I recommend thawing the frozen fish in the fridge overnight before cooking.

Everything bagel seasoning – I get my everything bagel seasoning from Trader Joe’s or Whole Foods. If you’d rather make it yourself, simply mix 3 tablespoons of white sesame seeds, 2 tablespoons of black sesame seeds, 2 tablespoons of dried onion granules, 2 tablespoons of dried garlic granules, 2 tablespoons of poppy seeds, and 2 teaspoons of coarse salt together.

Broccolini – My vegetable side of choice that cooks right alongside the salmon! If you don’t have broccolini, roast broccoli florets, halved baby potatoes, cubed sweet potatoes, halved brussels sprouts, or a medley of two or three veggies instead. Roasted salmon also pairs well with green beans, cauliflower, asparagus, and mushrooms (steamed or sauteed separately).

This list is to provide further clarification on a few of the ingredients. See recipe card below for the full ingredient list. 

How to Make Everything Bagel Salmon

Step 1: Season the broccolini. Toss the broccolini in a bowl with the oil and salt until coated. Transfer it to a baking sheet, arranging the florets around the edges.

Step 2: Coat the salmon. Brush the remaining oil over the salmon filets and sprinkle the everything bagel seasoning and salt over top.

Step 3: Roast. Roast the everything bagel crusted salmon and broccolini in the oven until the fish is cooked through. Serve hot and enjoy!

Erin’s Tips and Tricks

• Use clean hands to gently press the everything bagel seasonings into the fish before cooking to make sure they really stick.
• I recommend lining the sheet pan with parchment paper to make cleanup much easier.
• Let the roasted salmon rest for 5 minutes after cooking to give the natural juices time to soak back into the meat. It’s the secret to moist and flaky salmon!
• All out of salmon? Try this recipe with trout, cod, or halibut filets instead.

Roasted Salmon FAQs

Storage

Refrigerator: Once cool, pack the leftover salmon into an airtight container. It will keep in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Reheating: Reheat the leftover salmon in the microwave or in a skillet over medium heat until warmed through.