Hibachi Shrimp Rice Bowls
A delicious and easy recipe for Hibachi Shrimp Rice Bowls featuring tender shrimp, colorful vegetables, and a creamy yum yum sauce.
Ingredients
For the Yum Yum Sauce
- ½ cup mayo
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- Few dashes hot sauce (optional) Adjust to taste
Main Ingredients
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter (divided)
- 1 lb raw shrimp (peeled, deveined, and patted dry)
- 4 tbsp soy sauce (divided)
- 1 medium zucchini (sliced)
- 1 small-medium onion (chopped)
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups frozen peas and carrots (unthawed)
- 4 cups cooked rice (cooled)
Instructions
Make the Yum Yum Sauce
- Mix together mayo, ketchup, garlic powder, paprika, and hot sauce (if using) in a bowl. Set aside in the fridge until ready to serve.
Cook the Shrimp
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tbsp. of butter.
- Cook shrimp in butter for about 1 minute on each side.
- Add 2 tbsp. of soy sauce and cook until the soy sauce is mostly evaporated.
- Remove shrimp from the pan and set aside.
Sauté the Vegetables
- Dry out the large skillet with a paper towel if necessary.
- Heat another 1 tbsp. of butter in the same skillet and add the onion and zucchini.
- Sauté for about 4-5 minutes until the onion is translucent and the zucchini is softened.
- Add another 2 tbsp. of soy sauce and cook until the sauce is mostly evaporated.
- Remove from the pan and set aside.
Fry the Rice
- Dry out the large skillet if necessary again.
- Heat another 1 tbsp. of butter in the skillet.
- Add the egg, breaking the yolk and scrambling it.
- Add cooled rice and frozen vegetables.
- Sauté for about 2-3 minutes, then add 2 tbsp. soy sauce.
- Stir fry for an additional 2-3 minutes or until warmed throughout.
Assemble the Bowl
- Layer the fried rice, vegetables, and shrimp in a bowl.
- Drizzle the yum yum sauce on top before serving.
Notes
Serve warm immediately after preparation. Garnish with extra yum yum sauce, sesame seeds, or chopped green onions for added flavor. Use day-old or leftover rice for better texture in fried rice.