Description
Craving a healthy and delicious meal? Try these Shrimp and Avocado Bowls for the perfect combination of flavors. Discover a new favorite recipe today!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ pounds (680g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 cups (370g) cooked white or brown rice
- 2 ripe avocados, sliced
- 1 cup (150g) cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup (10g) fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced (seeds removed for less heat)
- Lime wedges, for serving
- ¼ cup (60ml) olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Dressing In a small bowl, whisk together ¼ cup olive oil, 3 tablespoons lime juice, honey, cumin, salt, and pepper until well combined and slightly emulsified. The dressing should look smooth and have a slightly thick consistency. Set aside to allow flavors to meld while you prepare the remaining components.
- Step 2: Marinate the Shrimp Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels – this ensures they’ll sear rather than steam. In a medium bowl, combine the shrimp with 1 tablespoon olive oil, lime zest, 1 tablespoon lime juice, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, cayenne (if using), salt, and pepper. Toss gently to coat each shrimp evenly with the marinade. Allow to sit for 10-15 minutes while you prepare the other ingredients, but no longer than 30 minutes as the lime juice will begin to ‘cook’ the shrimp.
- Step 3: Cook the Shrimp Heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the shrimp in a single layer (working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding), and cook for 2-3 minutes on the first side until pink and starting to curl. Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes until opaque throughout. Transfer to a clean plate and tent loosely with foil to keep warm.
- Step 4: Assemble Your Bowls Divide the cooked rice among four bowls, creating a base layer. Arrange the cooked shrimp, avocado slices, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and jalapeño slices in sections around each bowl. Think of creating a colorful arrangement that’s as pleasing to the eye as it will be to your palate. Drizzle each bowl with the prepared lime dressing, making sure every component gets some of that zesty flavor.
- Step 5: Finish and Serve Sprinkle chopped cilantro over each bowl for a fresh, herbaceous finish. Add a lime wedge to each bowl for an extra squeeze of brightness at serving. Serve immediately while the rice and shrimp are still warm, contrasting beautifully with the cool, fresh toppings.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg