Zesty Cilantro Lime Shrimp Bowl That Brightens Your Day
Experience the fresh and vibrant flavors of this Cilantro Lime Shrimp Bowl, perfect for satisfying cravings in under an hour.
Equipment
- Medium Bowl
- Skillet
Ingredients
For the Shrimp
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil for marinating
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice for zest
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the Bowl
- 1 cup cooked brown rice or quinoa as a hearty base
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cup corn fresh or frozen
- 1 whole avocado diced
- ½ cup fresh cilantro chopped
- to taste lime wedges for serving
Instructions
Preparation
- Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl.
- Add shrimp to the marinade and toss until well coated. Let marinate for 15-20 minutes.
- Cook brown rice or quinoa according to package instructions, usually taking around 15-20 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Add marinated shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side.
- Transfer cooked shrimp to a plate to rest.
- Assemble the bowl with rice/quinoa, shrimp, cherry tomatoes, corn, and avocado.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
For the best flavor, use fresh ingredients and pre-marinate the shrimp for optimal taste.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg
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