🍋 Lemon Herb Shrimp Bowl with Strawberry-Basil Topping 🍓🦐
This Lemon Herb Shrimp Bowl with Strawberry-Basil Topping is a vibrant dish that brings together citrusy, herb-marinated shrimp, creamy coconut rice, and a fresh, slightly sweet strawberry-basil topping. It’s a deliciously unique meal perfect for warm weather or a refreshing change! 🌞✨
Ingredients:
Lemon Herb Shrimp:
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined 🦐
2 tbsp olive oil 🌿
Zest of 1 lemon 🍋
2 tbsp lemon juice 🍋
2 garlic cloves, minced 🧄
1 tbsp fresh basil or parsley, chopped 🌿
Salt & pepper to taste 🧂
Coconut Rice:
1 cup jasmine or basmati rice 🍚
1 cup coconut milk 🥥
1/2 cup water 💧
1/2 tsp salt 🧂
Strawberry-Basil Topping:
1 cup fresh strawberries, diced 🍓
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped 🌿
Zest of 1 lime 🍋
Salt & pepper to taste 🧂
Instructions:
Marinate the Shrimp: In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, minced garlic, basil or parsley, salt, and pepper. Add shrimp and toss to coat. Marinate for 15-20 minutes to infuse flavors.
Prepare the Coconut Rice: Rinse rice and combine it with coconut milk, water, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes, until the rice is tender and has absorbed the coconut milk. Fluff with a fork. 🍚🥥
Make the Strawberry-Basil Topping: In a small bowl, combine diced strawberries, chopped basil, and lime zest. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper to enhance the flavors. 🍓🌿
Cook the Shrimp: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the marinated shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and cooked through. 🦐
Assemble the Bowl: Place a serving of coconut rice in a bowl, layer the lemon herb shrimp on top, and finish with a generous spoonful of the strawberry-basil topping. Garnish with extra lime zest if desired for a fresh, citrusy touch.
This bowl combines refreshing flavors, balancing the tartness of lime and strawberry with the creamy coconut rice and savory shrimp. It’s a light, satisfying meal that’s perfect any time! 🌴💛
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