Description
A vibrant and flavorful recipe featuring zesty seasoned shrimp served over rice with creamy avocado, sweet corn, and a refreshing cilantro lime sauce. Perfect for a quick and healthy weeknight dinner, this dish combines fresh ingredients and bold spices for a satisfying meal in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
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Shrimp and Rice Bowl
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 cups cooked white rice (or brown rice for a healthier option)
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Cilantro Lime Sauce
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Seasoning and Marinate Shrimp: In a small bowl, mix chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss the peeled and deveined shrimp with olive oil and the seasoning blend. Let it marinate for 10-15 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Make Cilantro Lime Sauce: While the shrimp marinates, combine Greek yogurt (or sour cream), fresh cilantro, lime juice, honey, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook the Shrimp: Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the shrimp for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they turn pink and are cooked through. Remove from heat.
- Assemble Bowls: Divide the cooked rice evenly among four bowls. Top each bowl with cooked shrimp, diced avocado, corn kernels, diced red onion, and chopped fresh cilantro.
- Add Sauce and Garnish: Drizzle the cilantro lime sauce over the assembled bowls. Serve with lime wedges on the side for an extra zesty kick.
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy this fresh, colorful, and zesty shrimp and avocado rice bowl while warm for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- You can substitute brown rice for white rice to make the dish healthier and add more fiber.
- Frozen shrimp can be used, just be sure to thaw and pat dry before marinating.
- For a dairy-free version, replace Greek yogurt with a plant-based yogurt or omit the sauce.
- Feel free to add extra toppings like diced tomatoes or sliced jalapeños for more flavor.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 2 days but are best enjoyed fresh due to avocado and sauce texture.
