Low Carb Shrimp Sushi Bowl

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This Low Carb Shrimp Sushi Bowl is a quick and healthy meal that tastes like your favorite sushi without the complicated rolling. Made with cauliflower rice, this dish is keto and low carb friendly but most importantly is delicious and filing for any diet!

357 CAL 20g CARBS 14g FAT 38g PROTEIN
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These Low Carb Shrimp Sushi Bowls fulfill all of my sushi cravings without ever having to call for takeout. These homemade sushi bowls have everything you would find in a spicy shrimp sushi bowls piled high on a bed of cauliflower rice. 

I can't say enough good things about these low-carb sushi bowls. Since making them last week, I have eaten them every day for lunch and don't see that stopping any time soon. They are just so good. From the shrimp in a semi-homemade spicy mayo to the edamame to the seaweed to the rice vinegar cauliflower rice.

I just love it all. Plus these are awesome for meal prep. Other than the avocado, everything can be made in advance and packed up to take for lunches. 

When making a low-carb or keto sushi bowl, there are a few things to keep in mind. The first is sushi rice. Since rice isn't an option on low-carb plans, you will need a rice substitute. The most obvious answer is cauliflower rice.

To make it easy, I always buy the frozen version. It is so easy and cooks really quickly. However, if cauliflower rice isn't your thing or you are sick of it, there are a few other options I have included below. Think broccoli rice, low-carb noodles, spaghetti squash, veggie noodles, or just using lettuce wraps and skipping the rice altogether.

Looking for more tasty low-carb options? These Keto Shrimp Tacos are a great quick and easy meal.

Low carb sushi in a wooden bowl with veggies and shrimp

More Low Carb and Keto Sushi Bowl Ideas

  • Low carb poke bowl: Swap out the shrimp for tuna or salmon. Toss the fish in two tablespoons of soy sauce, one tablespoon of sesame oil, one tablespoon of rice vinegar, and Sriracha to taste. If you like a sweeter poke, you may want to add some sugar-free sweetener to the poke sauce.
  • Spicy tuna sushi bowl: Use raw or cooked tuna in place of the shrimp.
  • Budget spicy tuna bowl: Instead of using sushi grade tuna, which can be expensive, use canned tuna. Toss it with the spicy mayo and it's delicious.
  • Salmon sushi bowl: Use either fresh cooked or raw salmon in place of the shrimp. You can also use canned salmon for a more budget-friendly option.
  • Salmon and cream cheese keto sushi bowl: If you love a cream cheese sushi roll, then this is for you. Make the spicy mayo recipe below but use cream cheese instead of mayo. You can use Sriracha or leave it out for a non-spicy version. If the cream cheese is too thick, thin it out with a little mayo.
  • Chicken sushi bowl: If you don't like seafood, this actually works great with cooked chicken as well. It's like a spicy Asia chicken salad.
  • Low carb sushi rice substitutes: There are lots of options instead of rice when it comes to making low carb sushi. Cauliflower rice is the most common but you can also use broccoli rice, cabbage rice, or rutabaga rice. For a noodle option, use low carb shirataki noodles, spaghetti squash, or zucchini noodles.

Keto sushi in a wooden bowl with cucumbers, edamame, spicy shrimp, seaweed, and sesame seeds.

Low Carb Sushi Options When Eating Out

If you decide to go out for sushi, there are actually a lot of options for someone eating low carb or keto. Here are some safe bets 

  • Miso soup
  • Sashimi
  • Sashimi salads (just be careful of the dressing, which may contain sugar
  • Edamame
  • Seaweed salad (again ask about the dressing which may contain sugar)
  • Rice free rolls - more and more sushi spots now offer rice free rolls as more people adopt the low carb lifestyle. It's also always worth asking if they can make some rice free rolls, most places will
The Recipe
Sushi bowls with shrimp, cauliflower rice, avocado, cucumbers, and carrots.

Low Carb Shrimp Sushi Bowl

357 CAL 20g CARBS 14g FAT 38g PROTEIN
PREP TIME: 10 Min
COOK TIME: 5 Min
TOTAL TIME: 15 Min
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Ingredients

US METRICS
  • 3 cups cauliflower rice
  • 1 tsp. rice vinegar (for sauce)
  • 1 tsp. soy sauce (for sauce)
  • 1 lb. cooked shrimp
  • 3 tbsp reduced fat mayonnaise (for sauce, full fat for lower carb)
  • 2 tsp Sriracha (adjust to taste, for sauce)
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1 cup carrots, grated
  • 1 cup shelled edamame
  • 1 avocado, diced

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Instructions

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Mix the rice vinegar and soy sauce into the cauliflower rice.

2

Make the spicy shrimp sauce by combining the mayonnaise, Sriracha, rice vinegar, and soy sauce. Taste and adjust heat level with more Sriracha. Toss with the shrimp.

3

Assemble bowls with rice, spicy shrimp, and veggies. Top with sesame seeds if desired.

Nutritional Facts
Serving Size: 2 cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 357
Calories from Fat 128
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g
22%
Saturated Fat 3g
9%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
0%
Cholesterol 214mg
0%
Sodium 596mg
26%
Total Carbohydrate 20g
7%
Dietary Fiber 11g
44%
Sugars 6g
Protein 38g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

The Nutritional Values provided are estimates only and may vary based on the preparation method.

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