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Best Shrimp Teriyaki Bento Box (Sweet and Savory)

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These Teriyaki Shrimp Rice Bowls feature juicy pan-fried shrimp coated in a homemade teriyaki sauce, served with jasmine rice, fresh veggies, and a creamy sriracha mayo drizzle. Sweet, spicy, and satisfying, they’re perfect for a quick dinner or make-ahead lunch.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 3 bowls

Ingredients

Pan-Fried Shrimp:

1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined

Generous pinch of salt

1 tablespoon lime juice

Teriyaki Sauce:

2 tablespoons water

2 teaspoons cornstarch

¼ cup soy sauce

2 tablespoons brown sugar or honey

¼ cup mirin

2 cloves garlic, minced

Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)

12 teaspoons sesame oil

2 green onions, thinly sliced

Sriracha Mayonnaise:

¼ cup sriracha sauce

¼ cup mayonnaise

Rice Bowl Components:

3 cups cooked jasmine rice

1 cup shredded carrots

2 avocados, diced

3 green onions, thinly sliced

3 tablespoons sushi ginger

Sesame seeds

2 nori snack packets (or sheets), torn into pieces

Instructions

  1. Pat shrimp dry, season with salt, and set aside.
  2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp in batches for 2–3 minutes per side until caramelized. Remove and toss with lime juice.
  3. Make teriyaki sauce: Mix cornstarch and water for a slurry. In a saucepan, combine soy sauce, sugar or honey, mirin, garlic, and cayenne. Bring to boil, stir in slurry, and cook until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in sesame oil.
  4. Toss shrimp in teriyaki sauce along with sliced green onions.
  5. Mix sriracha and mayonnaise until smooth. Refrigerate until serving.
  6. Assemble bowls: Divide rice among bowls. Top with shrimp, carrots, avocado, nori, sushi ginger, sesame seeds, and green onions. Drizzle with sriracha mayo and serve.

Notes

  • Don’t overcook shrimp to avoid rubbery texture.
  • Use tamari for gluten-free version.
  • Vegetables like cucumbers, snap peas, or bell peppers can be added.
  • Rice can be swapped with brown rice or cauliflower rice.
  • Store sauce and shrimp separately from fresh toppings if meal prepping.
  • Author: Monica
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Asian Fusion
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 748
  • Sugar: 9g
  • Sodium: 1650mg
  • Fat: 36g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 27g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 80g
  • Fiber: 7g
  • Protein: 40g
  • Cholesterol: 210mg