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Scott & Jons Garlic Butter Shrimp Rice Bowl
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Scott & Jons Garlic Butter Shrimp Rice Bowl

Scott & Jon's
9.60 oz
Available at Foodtown
250
Calories
16g
Protein
1g
Sugars
700mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
33
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Scott & Jon's Garlic Butter Shrimp Rice Bowl reads like a modern convenience entrée: a single-serve, ready-to-heat meal that sits alongside other microwaveable bowls and frozen prepared dinners in the supermarket’s frozen or refrigerated prepared meals aisle, often near frozen seafood entrees, single-serve mac-and-cheese, and other instant rice bowls. It’s pitched for busy weeknights, student dinners, and anyone looking for a quick seafood option without grocery-store fish counters or takeout lines. Brand positioning leans practical and value-driven — Scott & Jon’s feels like a budget-friendly, everyman label that borrows a touch of indulgence by featuring shrimp and butter in the name, aiming at time-pressed parents, young professionals, and college students who want a perceived “restaurant” protein without the effort. The package likely highlights comforting cues — “garlic butter,” pictures of plump shrimp, and maybe small claims like “made with real butter” or “natural flavors” — but it’s not organic or specialty-certified. Label copy may create a health halo while sodium and convenience processing aren’t obvious at a glance. In plain terms this is a highly processed, ready-to-eat packaged bowl made from cooked rice, seafood, vegetables and a handful of stabilizers and flavor agents. Sensory notes: expect tender, slightly springy shrimp, soft long-grain rice with a buttery garlic sauce, and steamed-tender broccoli and peppers; texture is saucy rather than crisp. Packaging is typically a microwavable tray or bowl with a film lid — the ritual is microwave, peel, steam for a minute or two, and eat straight from the container for a fast solo meal or lunch at a desk.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 1
Calories250
% Daily Value*
Total Fat4.5g6%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Cholesterol65mg22%
Sodium700mg30%
Total Carbohydrate39g14%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars1g
Protein16g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Cooked, Long, Grain, Rice,, Shrimp,, Water,, Broccoli,, Red, Bell, Peppers,, Yellow, Bell, Peppers,, Tomatoes,, Canola, Oil,, Sodium, Citrate,, Sodium, Carbonate,, Granulated, Garlic,, Corn, Starch,, Spice,, Whey,, Natural, Flavor,, Maltodextrin,, Butter,, Turmeric,, Xanthan, Gum..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Canola Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

The product contains multiple industrial additives and flavoring agents (maltodextrin, sodium citrate, xanthan gum, natural flavor) and is a ready-to-heat packaged meal, consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about Scott & Jons Garlic Butter Shrimp Rice Bowl

Well, that depends on what you mean by healthy! With 250 calories and 16 grams of protein, it can be a satisfying meal for a busy day. Just keep in mind that it has 700mg of sodium, so if you're watching your salt intake, you might want to enjoy it in moderation.

Perfect For

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weeknight-dinner

Vibe:

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