🥗 Grilled Shrimp Avocado Rice Bowls
📖 Description
This vibrant bowl is a perfect mix of smoky grilled shrimp, creamy avocado, and fluffy rice. It’s fresh, protein-packed, and loaded with zesty flavors from lime and spices. The combination of textures—juicy shrimp, soft rice, and buttery avocado—makes every bite satisfying. Ideal for a quick lunch or a light dinner, this dish brings a restaurant-quality feel right to your home.
🧾 Ingredients
For the shrimp:
- 500g shrimp (peeled & deveined)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp cumin
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
- Juice of 1 lime
For the rice:
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- Juice of ½ lime
- 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
- Salt (to taste)
Toppings:
- 1–2 avocados (sliced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- ½ red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 cup corn (grilled or canned)
- Fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges
Optional sauce:
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tsp hot sauce
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- Pinch of salt
👨🍳 Instructions
- Marinate the shrimp
In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, paprika, chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, and lime juice. Toss shrimp and let it marinate for 15–20 minutes. - Cook the shrimp
Grill the shrimp on medium-high heat for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and slightly charred. (You can also use a pan if no grill is available.) - Prepare the rice
Mix cooked rice with lime juice, salt, and chopped cilantro. - Make the sauce (optional)
Combine yogurt, mayo, hot sauce, lime juice, and salt. Mix until smooth. - Assemble the bowls
Add rice to a bowl, top with grilled shrimp, avocado slices, tomatoes, onion, and corn. - Finish & serve
Drizzle sauce on top, garnish with cilantro, and serve with lime wedges.
❓ Q & A
Q1: Can I use frozen shrimp?
Yes, just thaw completely and pat dry before marinating.
Q2: What rice works best?
Both white rice and brown rice work great. You can also use quinoa for a healthier twist.
Q3: How do I store leftovers?
Store shrimp, rice, and toppings separately in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Q4: Can I make it spicy?
Absolutely! Add extra chili powder or drizzle sriracha on top.
Q5: What can I use instead of shrimp?
Grilled chicken, salmon, or tofu are great substitutes.