Description
A refreshing and flavorful bowl featuring shrimp, avocado, rice, and a zesty cilantro lime sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 red onion, sliced
Instructions
- Cook the brown rice according to package instructions and set aside.
- In a bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper to make the cilantro lime sauce.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat, add shrimp and cook for 3-4 minutes until pink and opaque.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked rice, diced avocados, chopped cilantro, and cooked shrimp.
- Drizzle the cilantro lime sauce over the mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately in bowls, garnished with sliced red onion if desired.
Notes
For a spicier version, add chopped jalapeños to the sauce. Ensure shrimp is fresh for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Method: Main Dish
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Protein: 28g