Zesty Shrimp & Avocado Rice Bowls with Cilantro Lime Sauce

Here’s a delicious and refreshing Zesty Shrimp & Avocado Rice Bowl with Cilantro Lime Sauce recipe:

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Zesty Shrimp & Avocado Rice Bowls with Cilantro Lime Sauce

🥣 Ingredients

For the Bowls:

• 1 lb (450g) shrimp, peeled & deveined

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 tsp chili powder

• ½ tsp cumin

• ½ tsp smoked paprika

• Salt & pepper, to taste

• 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or jasmine)

• 1 ripe avocado, diced

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

• ½ cup canned corn, drained

• ¼ red onion, finely diced

• Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

• Lime wedges (for serving)

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For the Cilantro Lime Sauce:

• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream

• ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves

• 1 garlic clove

• Juice of 1 lime

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• Salt, to taste

• 1–2 tbsp water (to thin, as needed)

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🧑‍🍳 Instructions

1. Make the Cilantro Lime Sauce:

   • Blend cilantro, garlic, lime juice, yogurt/sour cream, olive oil, and salt in a blender or food processor until smooth.

   • Add water as needed to reach desired consistency. Set aside.

2. Cook the Shrimp:

   • Toss shrimp with olive oil, garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.

   • Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté shrimp 2–3 minutes per side or until pink and cooked through.

3. Assemble the Bowls:

   • Divide cooked rice into bowls.

   • Top with shrimp, avocado, cherry tomatoes, corn, and red onion.

   • Drizzle generously with cilantro lime sauce.

4. Garnish & Serve:

   • Sprinkle fresh cilantro and add a lime wedge.

   • Serve immediately and enjoy!