Zesty Shrimp & Avocado Rice Bowls with Cilantro Lime Sauce
A vibrant, quick, and healthy rice bowl featuring seasoned shrimp, creamy avocado, and a zesty cilantro lime sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Skillet, No-Bake Sauce
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
– 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
– 1 tbsp olive oil
– 1 tsp chili powder
– ½ tsp cumin
– ¼ tsp garlic powder
– Salt & pepper to taste
– 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
– 1 ripe avocado, diced
– ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
– ¼ cup red onion, sliced
– ¼ cup chopped cilantro
For the Sauce:
– ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
– ¼ cup cilantro
– 2 tbsp lime juice
– 1 tbsp water
– ¼ tsp salt
– Pinch of pepper
Instructions
1. Toss shrimp with oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
2. Cook in skillet for 2–3 minutes per side until pink.
3. Whisk all sauce ingredients until smooth.
4. Assemble bowls: rice, shrimp, avocado, veggies.
5. Drizzle with sauce, garnish with cilantro, serve.
Notes
Use fresh lime juice for extra zing. Add black beans or corn for more texture and nutrition. Sauce can be made ahead and chilled.