Keto Japanese Breakfast: Vibrant Shrimp Avocado Nori Bowls

Keto Japanese Breakfast: Vibrant Shrimp Avocado Nori Bowls

Discover a keto-friendly version of the traditional Japanese breakfast with our vibrant shrimp avocado nori bowls, perfect for a refreshing and energizing start to your day.

Time: Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 5 minutes Total: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Intermediate
Cuisine: Japanese, Keto

Allergens

Shellfish

Ingredients

  • 1. Fresh Shrimp (20 pieces) 2. Avocado (2) 3. Nori Sheets (4 sheets) 4. Baby Spinach (4 cups) 5. Cherry Tomatoes (1 cup) 6. Cucumber (1 large) 7. Olive Oil (2 tbsp) 8. Fresh Lemon Juice (1 lemon) 9. Salt and Pepper (to taste) 10. Optional: Soy Sauce or Tamari (for dipping)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the shrimp by peeling, deveining, and seasoning with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  2. Slice the avocado into wedges and set aside.
  3. Cut the cucumber into thin slices.
  4. Arrange baby spinach in the base of each bowl. Top with cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes, and shrimp.
  5. Drizzle olive oil over the bowls, followed by a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Season with additional salt and pepper as desired.
  6. Place avocado wedges on top of each bowl.
  7. Serve alongside nori sheets for dipping in soy sauce or tamari (optional).

Chef’s Insight

Use high-quality nori sheets and shrimp for the best taste and texture.

Notes

Fresh ingredients make all the difference in this recipe; try to use the freshest produce available.

Cultural or Historical Background

Japanese breakfasts often consist of rice, fish, and seaweed, but this keto-friendly version uses avocado to mimic the creaminess of rice while staying low-carb.