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Crab Shrimp Queso

Creamy Crab Shrimp Queso for Your Next Game Night Delight

This creamy Crab Shrimp Queso is a delightful savory dip perfect for your next game night, offering rich flavors and satisfying ingredients.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound Shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce low-sodium preferred
  • 1 tablespoon Honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or fresh minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika or regular paprika
  • 1 pinch Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes adjust for spice level
For the Base
  • 2 cups Cooked Rice white or brown rice, or quinoa
For Toppings
  • 1 cup Carrots shredded
  • 1 cup Cucumbers sliced
  • 1 cup Radishes sliced
  • 1 cup Green Onions chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds optional for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Cilantro for garnish, or parsley
For the Spicy Mayo
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons Sriracha adjust for heat level
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice
  • 1 teaspoon Soy Sauce

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • whisk

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Prepare Spicy Mayo: In a mixing bowl, combine 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons sriracha, 1 tablespoon lime juice, and 1 teaspoon soy sauce. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
  2. Cook Shrimp: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp, soy sauce, honey, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until shrimp are pink and opaque.
  3. Prepare Rice Base: Cook 2 cups of rice according to package instructions. Fluff with a fork and divide into four bowls.
  4. Assemble Bowls: Top each rice bowl with sautéed shrimp. Add assorted toppings like carrots, cucumbers, radishes, avocado, and green onions.
  5. Finish with Garnish: Drizzle spicy mayo over bowls, sprinkle with sesame seeds and cilantro. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These shrimp rice bowls are customizable and can be adjusted with toppings according to seasonal availability. Perfect for meal prep too.

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