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ZESTY SHRIMP & AVOCADO RICE BOWLS WITH CILANTRO LIME SAUCE Recipe

ZESTY SHRIMP & AVOCADO RICE BOWLS WITH CILANTRO LIME SAUCE Recipe
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Make dinner exciting with Zesty Shrimp & Avocado Rice Bowls with Cilantro Lime Sauce! Juicy shrimp, creamy avocado, and a tangy cilantro lime sauce come together in a fresh, beginner-friendly meal. You’ll love how quick and customizable this bowl is—perfect for busy nights.

Ingredients

For the Shrimp:

  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the Bowls:

  • 2 cups cooked rice, white or brown
  • 1 ripe avocado, diced
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

For the Cilantro Lime Sauce:

  • 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • Pinch of black pepper

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Let sit for 5 minutes. Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Cook shrimp in a single layer, 2–3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque. Set aside.
  2. Whisk together all sauce ingredients in a small bowl until smooth. Chill until serving.
  3. Divide rice into 4 bowls. Top each with shrimp, avocado, tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
  4. Drizzle generously with cilantro lime sauce. Add a lime wedge for garnish if desired.
  5. Serve immediately and enjoy your Zesty Shrimp & Avocado Rice Bowls with Cilantro Lime Sauce!

Notes

  • For extra zest, add lime zest to the sauce.
  • Try swapping shrimp for grilled chicken or tofu for a fun twist on Zesty Shrimp & Avocado Rice Bowls with Cilantro Lime Sauce.

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