Description
These Zesty Shrimp & Avocado Rice Bowls with Cilantro Lime Sauce are a flavor-packed meal featuring tender shrimp, creamy avocado, and a tangy cilantro lime sauce served over a bed of rice. This Mexican-inspired dish is easy to make and perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Rice Bowls:
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 1 ripe avocado (diced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- ½ cup canned corn (drained)
- ¼ cup diced red onion
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
For the Cilantro Lime Sauce:
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 small garlic clove
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- 1–2 tablespoons water (to thin, as needed)
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp: Toss shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and salt. Cook in a skillet until pink and opaque.
- Make the Cilantro Lime Sauce: Blend Greek yogurt, cilantro, lime juice, honey, garlic, olive oil, and salt until smooth, adding water to reach desired consistency.
- Assemble the Rice Bowls: Divide cooked rice into serving bowls. Top with shrimp, avocado, cherry tomatoes, corn, red onion, and cilantro. Drizzle with cilantro lime sauce and lime juice. Serve.
Notes
- You can substitute shrimp with grilled chicken or tofu.
- Add black beans or shredded lettuce for extra volume.
- The sauce doubles as a salad dressing or taco topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
