Description
Fresh shrimp, creamy avocado, fluffy rice, and tangy cilantro lime sauce—this zesty bowl is a quick, healthy dinner packed with flavor!
Ingredients
For the Shrimp:
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon chili powder
Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Rice:
2 cups cooked white or brown rice
For the Cilantro Lime Sauce:
½ cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon honey
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Toppings:
1 ripe avocado, diced
½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
Cook the Shrimp:
In a bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook shrimp 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Set aside.Make the Sauce:
In a small bowl, whisk together yogurt or sour cream, lime juice, honey, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning as needed.Assemble the Bowls:
Divide cooked rice between 4 bowls.
Top each with shrimp, avocado, tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
Drizzle with the cilantro lime sauce and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- Great for meal prep—store components separately and assemble before eating.
- Use brown rice or quinoa for a fiber boost.
- Make it dairy-free with a plant-based yogurt alternative.
- Customize with extras like black beans or corn.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American