Hibachi Shrimp Rice Bowls

These Hibachi Shrimp Rice Bowls are a delicious and easy-to-make dish inspired by the flavors of Japanese hibachi restaurants. The shrimp are sautéed to perfection with soy sauce, while the rice is stir-fried with vegetables and a flavorful egg scramble. Topped with a creamy, tangy yum yum sauce, this dish is sure to be a hit at dinner time. It’s perfect for meal prep, and you can make it ahead for quick lunches or dinners throughout the week.

Ingredients

• For the Yum Yum Sauce:
  
  

  • ½ cup mayo
    
    

  • 2 tbsp ketchup
    
    

  • ½ tsp garlic powder
    
    

  • ½ tsp paprika
    
    

  • Few dashes of hot sauce (optional)
    
    

• For the Stir-Fry:
  
  

  • 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 egg
    
    

  • 2 cups frozen peas and carrots (unthawed)
    
    

  • 4 cups cooked rice (cooled)
    
    

  • 2 tbsp soy sauce (for frying rice)
    
    

Directions

1. Make the Yum Yum Sauce: In a bowl, combine mayo, ketchup, garlic powder, paprika, and hot sauce (if using). Stir well and refrigerate until ready to serve.
   
   

2. Cook the Shrimp: In a large skillet, heat 1 tbsp of butter over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1 minute on each side. Add 2 tbsp of soy sauce and cook until mostly evaporated. Remove shrimp from the pan and set aside.
   
   

3. Cook the Vegetables: In the same skillet, add another 1 tbsp of butter. Add the onion and zucchini and sauté for 4-5 minutes until the vegetables are softened. Add 2 tbsp soy sauce and cook until the sauce is mostly evaporated. Remove from the pan and set aside.
   
   

4. Make the Fried Rice: In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tbsp of butter. Crack the egg into the skillet and scramble. Add cooled rice and frozen peas and carrots. Stir in 2 tbsp of soy sauce and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes or until everything is heated through.
   
   

5. Assemble the Bowls: Layer the fried rice, vegetables, and shrimp in bowls. Drizzle with yum yum sauce before serving.
   
   

Nutritional Value (per serving)

• Calories: 642 kcal
  
  

• Carbohydrates: 59g
  
  

• Protein: 27g
  
  

• Fat: 34g
  
  

• Saturated Fat: 10g
  
  

• Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g
  
  

• Monounsaturated Fat: 8g
  
  

• Trans Fat: 0.4g
  
  

• Cholesterol: 225mg
  
  

• Sodium: 2214mg
  
  

• Potassium: 562mg
  
  

• Fiber: 5g
  
  

• Sugar: 5g
  
  

• Vitamin A: 7655 IU
  
  

• Vitamin C: 19mg
  
  

• Calcium: 127mg
  
  

• Iron: 5mg