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A vibrant grilled shrimp and brown rice buddha bowl filled with fresh vegetables

Classic Grilled Shrimp and Brown Rice Buddha Bowl

This Classic Grilled Shrimp and Brown Rice Buddha Bowl is a healthy and flavorful meal featuring perfectly grilled shrimp, a variety of fresh vegetables, and a delicious homemade dressing, all served over fluffy brown rice.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 2 bowls
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 ½ cups brown rice uncooked (yields ~3 cups cooked)
  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled & deveined (about 20-25 shrimp)
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 1 medium red bell pepper sliced
  • ½ large cucumber halved & sliced
  • 1 medium carrot julienned or shredded
  • ½ cup shelled edamame (frozen, thawed)
Dressing Ingredients
  • ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 Tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ½ tsp sriracha (optional)
Garnish
  • ½ fruit avocado sliced
  • 2 Tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 for serving lime wedge

Equipment

  • rice cooker or saucepan
  • colander
  • grill or grill pan
  • small mixing bowls
  • whisk

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Rinse brown rice under cold water until clear, then cook according to package directions.
  2. While rice cooks, pat shrimp dry and toss with olive oil, lime juice, smoked paprika, and garlic powder.
  3. Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high and cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey/maple syrup, grated ginger, minced garlic, and sriracha.
  5. Assemble bowls by dividing cooked rice, grilled shrimp, bell pepper, cucumber, carrot, and edamame.
  6. Drizzle generously with dressing and top with sliced avocado, fresh cilantro, toasted sesame seeds, and a lime wedge.

Notes

Adjust sriracha to your spice preference. For meal prep, store dressing separately and add just before serving. Feel free to add other vegetables like cherry tomatoes or corn.