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These BBQ Shrimp Bowls<\/strong> top rice with BBQ-glazed shrimp, crisp veggies, and fresh avocado. Ready in 30 minutes, they’re a quick and easy grain bowl perfect for meal prep and summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why you’ll love this recipe!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Easy + flavorful<\/strong> – BBQ sauce and simple seasonings deliver serious flavor to every bite of these shrimp rice bowls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Great for meal prep<\/strong> – Cook everything in advance and assemble throughout the week for easy lunches or dinners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Customizable<\/strong> – Swap the rice for quinoa, use your favorite veggies, or grill the shrimp instead of searing for a summery vibe.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n
Table of Contents<\/h2>
Why you’ll love this recipe!<\/a><\/li>
BBQ Shrimp Bowl Ingredients<\/a><\/li>
How to Make BBQ Shrimp Rice Bowls<\/a><\/li>
Erin’s Tips and Tricks<\/a><\/li>
Grill or Bake the Shrimp<\/a><\/li>
Storage<\/a><\/li>
More Loaded Bowls<\/a><\/li>
BBQ Shrimp Bowls Recipe<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n
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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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a> or BBQ glazed chicken thighs<\/a>, I make them constantly in the summer!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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BBQ Shrimp Bowl Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Shrimp<\/strong> – I used peeled and deveined large shrimp for convenience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Herbs and seasonings<\/strong> – I seasoned the shrimp with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, thyme, oregano, and salt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Barbecue sauce<\/strong> – You need half of the sauce for the shrimp and the other half for drizzling over the bowl.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Grains<\/strong> – Cooked white rice, brown rice, or quinoa are all great options for the base. Craving more flavor? Use cilantro lime rice<\/a> or coconut rice<\/a> instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Toppings<\/strong> – Keep the toppings fresh to balance those smoky BBQ flavors. I like sliced cucumbers, avocado, and carrots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This list is to provide further clarification on a few of the ingredients. See recipe card below for the full ingredient list. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Variations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Whole30 or Paleo option<\/strong> – 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.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Instead of shrimp<\/strong> – Make the bowls with diced chicken breasts, salmon bites, or tofu cubes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Customize the toppings<\/strong> – Top the bowls with sliced bell peppers, shredded cabbage, a quick homemade coleslaw<\/a>, chopped cilantro, or fresh lime juice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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How to Make BBQ Shrimp Rice Bowls<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Step 1: Cook the rice. <\/strong>Start by cooking your rice if you haven’t already.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step 2: Season the shrimp. <\/strong>Add the shrimp, herbs, and spices to a large bowl and toss to combine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Step 3: Sear. <\/strong>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Step 4: Assemble.<\/strong> Divide the rice between bowls and top with the BBQ shrimp, cucumbers, carrots, and avocado. Drizzle more BBQ sauce on top and enjoy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Erin’s Tips and Tricks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Before you do anything, pat the shrimp dry with paper towels<\/strong> to help the spices stick.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Don’t overcrowd the shrimp in the pan<\/strong>, or else they’ll steam rather than caramelize.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
You’ll know the shrimp are done cooking<\/strong> when they turn opaque and curl into a “C” shape. They should only take 1 or 2 minutes per side.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n
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My Pro Tip<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Grill or Bake the Shrimp<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
We like to make these shrimp bowls on the barbecue<\/strong> in the summer. I’ll thread the seasoned shrimp onto skewers and throw them on a medium-high grill for 2 to 3 minutes per side, then brush on the BBQ sauce. The rest of the year, when I need my hands free, I’ll roast or air fry the seasoned shrimp<\/strong> at 400ºF for 6 to 8 minutes.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Storage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Make Ahead: <\/strong>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Refrigerator: <\/strong>Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 2 to 3 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reheating: <\/strong>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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How to Make BBQ Shrimp Rice Bowls<\/h2>\n\n\n\nStep 1: Cook the rice. <\/strong>Start by cooking your rice if you haven’t already.<\/p>\n\n\n\nStep 2: Season the shrimp. <\/strong>Add the shrimp, herbs, and spices to a large bowl and toss to combine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n