Here’s a delicious and refreshing Zesty Shrimp & Avocado Rice Bowl with Cilantro Lime Sauce recipe:
Zesty Shrimp & Avocado Rice Bowls with Cilantro Lime Sauce
🥣 Ingredients
For the Bowls:
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1 lb (450g) shrimp, peeled & deveined
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1 tbsp olive oil
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tsp chili powder
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½ tsp cumin
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½ tsp smoked paprika
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Salt & pepper, to taste
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2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or jasmine)
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1 ripe avocado, diced
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1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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½ cup canned corn, drained
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¼ red onion, finely diced
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Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
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Lime wedges (for serving)
For the Cilantro Lime Sauce:
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½ cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
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½ cup fresh cilantro leaves
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1 garlic clove
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Juice of 1 lime
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1 tbsp olive oil
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Salt, to taste
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1–2 tbsp water (to thin, as needed)
🧑🍳 Instructions
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Make the Cilantro Lime Sauce:
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Blend cilantro, garlic, lime juice, yogurt/sour cream, olive oil, and salt in a blender or food processor until smooth.
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Add water as needed to reach desired consistency. Set aside.
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Cook the Shrimp:
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Toss shrimp with olive oil, garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
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Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté shrimp 2–3 minutes per side or until pink and cooked through.
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Assemble the Bowls:
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Divide cooked rice into bowls.
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Top with shrimp, avocado, cherry tomatoes, corn, and red onion.
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Drizzle generously with cilantro lime sauce.
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Garnish & Serve:
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Sprinkle fresh cilantro and add a lime wedge.
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Serve immediately and enjoy!
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