Description
These Zesty Shrimp & Avocado Rice Bowls with Cilantro Lime Sauce are fresh, flavorful, and bursting with vibrant ingredients. Tender shrimp, creamy avocado, and perfectly seasoned rice are paired with a tangy cilantro lime sauce that ties everything together. Ideal for a quick lunch or dinner that’s packed with taste and nutrition!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- For the 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
- In a small bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss shrimp with olive oil and seasoning mixture. Set aside to marinate for 10-15 minutes.
- While shrimp marinates, prepare the cilantro lime sauce by blending Greek yogurt (or sour cream), cilantro, lime juice, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper in a food processor or blender until smooth. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and cooked through. Remove from heat.
- To assemble the bowls, divide the rice into serving bowls. Top with cooked shrimp, diced avocado, corn, red onion, and fresh cilantro.
- Drizzle with cilantro lime sauce and serve with lime wedges on the side.
- Enjoy immediately as a fresh and flavorful meal!
Notes
- For extra heat, add some chopped jalapeños or hot sauce to the shrimp or sauce.
- Feel free to substitute the shrimp with grilled chicken or tofu for a different protein option.
- This meal is great for meal prep! Store the shrimp, rice, and sauce separately to keep them fresh for a few days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Grilling, Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 170mg