The Cut — Sweet Chilli Shrimp Bowl

Ingredients

Gather everything before you start so the cooking flow stays quick and clean.

• 150 g frozen shrimp, thawed and peeled
• 70 g jasmine rice, dry
• 75 g mango, diced
• 60 g cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2 tbsp sweet chilli sauce
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 0.5 tsp minced garlic
• 0.5 tsp paprika
• 40 g red onion, thinly sliced
• 3 tbsp rice vinegar
• 3 tbsp water, boiled
• 1 tsp sugar
• 0.3 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped
• 2 pieces lime wedges

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Quick pickle the onion: Combine 3 tablespoons rice vinegar, 3 tablespoons water, boiled, 1 teaspoons sugar and 0.3 teaspoons salt in a small bowl and stir until dissolved. Add 40 grams red onion, thinly sliced and press them down into the liquid. Set aside for at least 15 minutes — the longer the better. They'll turn pink and soften beautifully.
2. Cook the rice: Rinse 70 grams jasmine rice, dry until water runs clear. Cook according to packet instructions. Fluff with a fork when done and keep warm.
3. Prep the mango salad: Combine 75 grams mango, diced and 60 grams cherry tomatoes, halved in a small bowl. Add a pinch of 1 tablespoons fresh coriander, chopped and a squeeze of 2 lime wedges. Toss gently and set aside.
4. Cook the shrimp: Make sure 150 grams frozen shrimp, thawed and peeled are fully thawed and pat them dry with a paper towel — this is key for a good sear. Heat 1 teaspoons olive oil in a pan over high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer, don't crowd the pan. Cook 1 minute each side until pink and slightly golden.
5. Toss in chilli sauce: Reduce heat to medium. Add 0.5 teaspoons minced garlic and 0.5 teaspoons paprika and toss quickly for 30 seconds. Pour in 2 tablespoons sweet chilli sauce and toss everything together until shrimp are fully coated and sauce is sticky. Remove from heat immediately.
6. Build the bowl: Add rice as your base. Place shrimp on one side, mango tomato salad on the other, and drained pickled onion alongside. Garnish with 1 tablespoons fresh coriander, chopped and serve with 2 lime wedges on the side for squeezing over.

Nutrition Estimate

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