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Zesty Shrimp Avocado Rice Bowls with Cilantro Lime Sauce

A refreshing and vibrant rice bowl featuring zesty shrimp, creamy avocado, and a tangy cilantro lime sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: dinner, Lunch, main
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

Shrimp and Rice
  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup white rice or brown rice
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
Avocado and Toppings
  • 2 medium ripe avocados sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup corn canned or frozen
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro chopped
Cilantro Lime Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Method
 

Cook the Rice
  1. Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. In a rice cooker, combine the rice and water, and cook according to the manufacturer's instructions.
  2. Once cooked, fluff the rice with a fork and set aside.
Prepare the Shrimp
  1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the shrimp, paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until the shrimp are pink and opaque. Remove from heat.
Make the Cilantro Lime Sauce
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, lime juice, honey, chopped cilantro, minced garlic, and salt. Mix well until smooth.
Assemble the Bowls
  1. In each bowl, layer the cooked rice, followed by the shrimp, sliced avocado, cherry tomatoes, corn, and chopped cilantro.
  2. Drizzle the cilantro lime sauce over the top and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 4gFiber: 8gSugar: 5g

Notes

Feel free to customize the toppings based on your preferences. You can add black beans or switch out the shrimp for chicken or tofu.

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