Description
A quick and fresh shrimp bowl with honey lime marinade, creamy avocado, and zesty rice. Perfect for a balanced weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups cooked white rice, warm
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the shrimp and toss to coat. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
- While the shrimp marinates, stir lime juice, olive oil, and salt into the warm rice.
- Divide the rice evenly among serving bowls.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the marinated shrimp in a single layer.
- Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Remove shrimp from heat once fully cooked and slightly caramelized on the edges.
- Arrange the cooked shrimp over the rice in each bowl.
- Top with diced avocado, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
- Sprinkle fresh cilantro evenly over each bowl.
- Drizzle any remaining pan juices over the top and serve immediately.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Keep avocado separate if preparing ahead to prevent browning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American