This Shrimp Poke Bowl Recipe is super flavorful and easy to make! Shrimp, rice, veggies and a homemade soy citrus sauce make up this bowl. Definitely not traditional, but so delicious!
After my Cooked Salmon Poke Bowl received so much attention, I decided it was time to make another version. This bowl is slightly different. It obviously contains shrimp instead of salmon. It also calls for different vegetables and a lighter homemade sauce. Try both recipes and let me know which is your favorite!
What are Hawaiian Poke Bowls?
A traditional Hawaiian poke bowl contains raw marinated fish with white rice. Traditional poke is made from tuna or tako which is octopus.
When I went to Hawaii, the poke bowls were much simpler compared to the mainland. They had less toppings. It was more about the fish.
I don't claim that my poke shrimp bowl is traditional in any way, especially because it doesn't even contain raw fish, but this is my own version.
Why you will love this shrimp poke bowl recipe!
Filled with fresh veggies!
Super balanced - It contains healthy fats, protein and carbs.
Customizable - If you don't like a certain veggie, swap it out. Use brown rice instead of white rice. Heck! Make this low carb and swap out the rice for cauliflower rice. The options are endless!
The perfect quick meal - You can have this meal on the table in less than 20 minutes!
Tropical - The flavors of this bowl take me back to my trip to Hawaii last year.
It's basically deconstructed sushi - shrimp sushi bowl!
Overview of the ingredients
Ingredients in the soy citrus sauce
- soy sauce, tamari or coconut aminos - This entire recipe can be made gluten free, by using tamari or coconut aminos instead of soy sauce.
- sesame oil
- fresh lime and lemon juice - Use the fresh stuff, not bottled lime and lemon juice.
- rice wine vinegar
- pure honey
- crushed dried red pepper flakes
Ingredients in the bowl
- shrimp, peeled and deveined
- salt and pepper
- avocado oil or sesame oil
- soy sauce, tamari or coconut aminos
- mixed greens
- cooked white rice, sushi rice, brown rice, quinoa - You can also use cauliflower rice as a low carb option!
- thinly sliced orange or red bell pepper
- shelled edamame - You can find these in the freezer section of your grocery store.
- diced ripe mango
- diced ripe avocado
- sesame seeds
How to make shrimp poke bowls
How to make the soy citrus sauce?
Simply whisk together all the sauce ingredients in a small bowl and set it aside.
How to cook shrimp for the poke bowls?
- Remove the shrimp tails. Pat the shrimp dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Next, heat a pan on medium with avocado oil.
- Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
- Small shrimp will cook faster than larger shrimp.
- Add 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, tamari or coconut aminos to the pan. Toss the shrimp around and remove them from the heat.
Assembling and Serving the Poke Bowls
- Now, it's time to assemble the bowls.
- Grab 2 bowls and place the mixed greens, rice, cooked shrimp, bell pepper, edamame, mango and avocado in each.
- Drizzle your desired amount of sauce over the bowls.
- Finish with a sprinkling of sesame seeds!
Expert Tips
I recommend using shrimp that are already peeled and deveined for this recipe. Less time spent prepping the shrimp.
To make the recipe extra easy I used pre-cooked frozen Jasmine white rice. I purchased it from my local Whole Foods. I know they also sell it at Trader Joe's. You can make your own rice as well, but this saves a lot of time.
Assemble the bowls when the rice is still warm, but not piping hot. If the rice is steaming, it will wilt the lettuce. Gross!
You can meal prep these bowls if you would like. Store the sauce separately and cut the avocado when ready to eat. The cooked shrimp will last for 2-3 days in the fridge.
Poke Bowl Variations/Mix'ins
Use a different protein such as chicken, salmon or tofu if you don't eat shrimp.
Try adding in alternative fruits and veggies such as pineapple, carrots, scallion, purple cabbage, cucumber or jicama. The options are endless!
Top the bowl with chopped macadamia nuts, furikake seasoning or fresh cilantro.
Try my Sriracha Mayo with Greek Yogurt that I used in my Cooked Salmon Poke Bowl instead of the Soy Citrus Sauce.
FAQs
No, it's not safe to eat shrimp raw. This poke bowl recipe calls for cooked shrimp.
What should you put in a poke bowl?
Poke bowls are super customizable! You can use whatever protein you like, rice and a variety of different toppings.
I'm highly addicted to recipes where all the ingredients are served in one bowl and that's why I love this shrimp bowl. Here are some other yummy bowl recipes - Buffalo Chicken Rice Bowl, Ground Turkey Egg Roll in a Bowl, Chili Maple Salmon and Broccoli Bowls and Mediterranean Buddha Bowls and Ground Chicken Burrito Bowl.
Easy Shrimp Poke Bowl
Ingredients
Ingredients in the Soy Citrus Sauce
- ¼ cup soy sauce, tamari or coconut aminos
- ½ tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon pure honey
- 1 pinch crushed dried red pepper flakes
Ingredients in the Bowl
- ½ pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- salt and pepper to taste
- ½ tablespoon avocado oil or sesame oil
- ½ tablespoon soy sauce, tamari or coconut aminos
- 3 cups mixed greens
- 1 cup cooked white rice, sushi rice, brown rice, quinoa - You can also use cauliflower rice as a low carb option!
- ½ thinly sliced orange or red bell pepper
- ½ cup shelled edamame
- ½ cup diced ripe mango
- ½ cup diced ripe avocado
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
Instructions
How to make the soy citrus sauce?
- Simply whisk together all the sauce ingredients in a small bowl and set it aside.
How to cook shrimp for the poke bowls?
- Remove the shrimp tails. Pat the shrimp dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Next, heat a pan on medium with avocado oil. Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Small shrimp will cook faster than larger shrimp.
- Add 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, tamari or coconut aminos to the pan. Toss the shrimp around and remove them from the heat.
Assembling and Serving the Poke Bowls
- Now, it's time to assemble the bowls. Grab 2 bowls and place the mixed greens, rice, cooked shrimp, bell pepper, edamame, mango and avocado in each.
- Drizzle your desired amount of sauce over the bowls. Finish with a sprinkling of sesame seeds!
This nutrition information is an estimate and should not be taken as fact. The owner of this website is not liable for this estimation.
Ariel
So yummy and easy!! My two sons were very impressed. Two thumbs up!
Yay! 🙂
Tina
I love this bowl 💯
Love to hear that!!
Wanda
I made this for dinner. Super easy, pleasing to the eye and delicious.
Awesome! 🙂
Gracie
Delicious and simply!
Yay! 🙂