Cilantro Lime Shrimp Bowl
A zesty celebration of fresh ingredients, featuring marinated shrimp, avocado, and crisp veggies for a vibrant summer dish.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups rice
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- Assorted vegetables, such as bell peppers and cucumber, chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the shrimp in a bowl with lime juice, minced garlic, chopped cilantro, olive oil, salt, and pepper for about 15 minutes.
- Cook the rice according to package instructions to serve as the base of your bowl.
- Sauté the marinated shrimp in a skillet over medium heat until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Prepare your chosen vegetables by chopping bell peppers and cucumber into bite-sized pieces.
- Assemble your bowls starting with rice at the bottom, then layer on shrimp, veggies, avocado, corn, and black beans.
- Garnish with a drizzle of lime juice and fresh cilantro before serving immediately.
Notes
Serve with crunchy tortilla chips and fresh salsa. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
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