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A colorful buddha bowl with grilled shrimp, brown rice, and fresh vegetables.

Classic Grilled Shrimp and Brown Rice Buddha Bowl

A delicious and healthy buddha bowl featuring grilled shrimp, brown rice, fresh vegetables, and a flavorful lime-ginger dressing.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 480 kcal

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Grill or grill pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Skewers

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb Raw shrimp peeled & deveined
  • 1 cup Edamame frozen, shelled
  • 1 cup Brown rice short- or medium-grain, uncooked
  • 1 medium Red bell pepper sliced thin
  • 1 large Carrots julienned or match-stick
  • 2 cups Baby spinach or mixed greens

Dressing Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsp Low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 Tbsp Fresh lime juice
  • 1 Tbsp Honey
  • 1 tsp Sesame oil
  • 0.5 tsp Sriracha optional
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Fresh ginger grated

Garnish

  • 1 Tbsp Toasted sesame seeds
  • 2 Tbsp Fresh cilantro or Thai basil chopped

Instructions
 

Rice

  • Rinse brown rice thoroughly, then combine with 2.5 cups water in a saucepan; bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 45 minutes.
  • Let the cooked rice stand covered for 10 minutes off the heat, then fluff with a fork.

Preparation

  • Prepare the vegetables by thinly slicing the red bell pepper, julienning the carrots, and chopping the fresh cilantro or Thai basil.
  • Whisk together low-sodium soy sauce, fresh lime juice, honey, sesame oil, sriracha (if using), minced garlic, and grated fresh ginger in a small bowl to make the dressing.

Cooking & Assembly

  • Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Skewer the shrimp, then grill for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through.
  • Cook the frozen edamame according to package directions, typically by steaming or microwaving until tender-crisp.
  • Assemble the buddha bowls by placing a bed of baby spinach or mixed greens, then add cooked brown rice, grilled shrimp, edamame, sliced red bell pepper, and carrots.
  • Drizzle generously with the prepared dressing and garnish with toasted sesame seeds and chopped fresh cilantro or Thai basil before serving.

Notes

For a spicier kick, increase the amount of sriracha in the dressing. You can also add other vegetables like cucumber or avocado for more variety and healthy fats.