Description
Elevate your dinner game with Zesty Shrimp & Avocado Rice Bowls with Cilantro Lime Sauce. This vibrant dish features succulent shrimp paired with creamy avocado, zesty tomatoes, and a tangy cilantro lime sauce that adds a burst of flavor to every bite. Ideal for busy weeknights or special occasions, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 25 minutes, allowing you to prepare a delicious and nutritious meal without the fuss. Plus, its customizable nature means you can adapt it to suit your taste preferences, making it a fantastic choice for everyone at the table.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 ripe avocado (diced)
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/4 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp water
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Pinch of black pepper
Instructions
- Toss shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; let marinate for 5 minutes.
- Heat skillet over medium-high heat; cook shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Whisk together sauce ingredients until smooth; chill.
- Assemble bowls with rice as the base and top with shrimp, avocado, tomatoes, onion, and cilantro.
- Drizzle with cilantro lime sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 170mg