Description
A vibrant and refreshing dish featuring succulent shrimp, creamy avocado, and fluffy rice, drizzled with a zesty cilantro lime sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup rice
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rice according to package instructions until fluffy.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, lime juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add shrimp and toss to coat. Marinate for 15 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- In serving bowls, layer rice, add shrimp, top with avocado, drizzle with lime juice, and sprinkle cilantro.
Notes
For added flavor, consider using smoked paprika or cayenne pepper in the marinade. You can add fresh diced tomatoes or corn for extra color and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 200mg