Zesty Shrimp & Avocado Rice Bowls
This recipe features shrimp, avocado, and rice topped with a flavorful cilantro lime sauce.
Equipment
- Skillet
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
For the Shrimp
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Bowls
- 2 cups cooked rice, white or brown
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
For the Cilantro Lime Sauce
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- 2 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon water
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Pinch black pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until shrimp are pink, about 5-7 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine sour cream, cilantro, lime juice, water, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- To serve, layer cooked rice, shrimp, avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro. Drizzle with cilantro lime sauce.
Notes
You can add more vegetables such as bell peppers or corn for extra flavor.