Zesty Shrimp & Avocado Rice Bowls with Cilantro Lime Sauce 🍤🥑– Ready in 20 minutes, a burst of fresh flavor!
Ingredients:
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
1 ripe avocado, diced
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
For the Cilantro Lime Sauce:
1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon water
1/4 teaspoon salt
Pinch of black pepper
Instructions:
1. Prepare the shrimp: In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
2. Cook the shrimp: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until pink and cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.
3. Make the cilantro lime sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream (or yogurt), cilantro, lime juice, water, salt, and pepper until smooth.
4. Assemble the bowls: Divide the cooked rice among four bowls. Top with the cooked shrimp, diced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, and chopped cilantro.
5. Drizzle with sauce: Drizzle each bowl generously with the cilantro lime sauce.
6. Serve immediately: Enjoy your zesty and refreshing shrimp and avocado rice bowls!