Sidebar:

Summertime Shrimp and Rice Bowls

As the temperature outside rises, the enthusiasm for cooking often wanes. Incorporating new dishes that do not require a lot of heat to prepare while still being different from a standard salad can really help to make summer just a little bit more enjoyable.
 
Rice, a staple ingredient in many tasty recipes, is a great item to keep in your pantry.
 
To keep kitchens cool when temperatures rise, why not use the microwave or a rice cooker to prepare rice, rather than doing so on the stove top?
 
The summertime shrimp and rice bowl recipe is a one-dish entree that is quick, convenient, wholesome and tasty.
 
You can prepare the rice ahead of time and then simply toss the shrimp on the grill and your meal will be ready in minutes.
 
For those pinching pennies, watching weight or who have little time to cook, it is the perfect answer to what's for dinner – especially during the summertime.
 
Preparing homemade rice bowls is limited only by your imagination. If you love to cook, but don't like to follow recipes, original rice bowl creations can be made in a matter of minutes. Simply toss cooked rice with a small amount of meat, seafood or poultry and some fresh vegetables. Season to taste and you've got a healthy dish ready in minutes.
 

Below is a list of foods from the pantry or fridge that serve as great mix-ins for quick and easy summertime rice bowls.

From the pantry
* Beans
* Nuts
* Olives
* Sauces
* Vinegars
* Spices and extracts
 
From the fridge or freezer
* Fresh vegetables
* Fresh fruit
* Fresh herbs
* Prepared salad dressings
* Rotisserie or grilled chicken
* Eggs, meat, seafood cheese
* Deli meats