Description
A vibrant and satisfying shrimp bowl featuring zesty lime, aromatic spices, and fresh veggies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 lime, juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cooked rice or quinoa
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Toss the shrimp with olive oil, garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Let marinate for 15 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the marinated shrimp. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- Prepare your base in bowls with rice or quinoa.
- Layer the shrimp over the base and add chopped bell pepper, corn, and sliced avocado.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and additional lime juice.
Notes
Don’t skip the garnishing; it elevates the whole dish! Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: shrimp bowl, quick dinner, healthy meal, zesty shrimp, seafood recipe