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Zesty Shrimp & Avocado Rice Bowls with Cilantro Lime Sauce

Zesty Shrimp & Avocado Rice Bowls with Cilantro Lime Sauce


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  • Author: Chef Sophia

Description

A quick, fresh, and flavorful meal ready in just 20 minutes — packed with juicy shrimp, creamy avocado, and a zesty homemade sauce!


Ingredients

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For the Bowls:

  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 tsp chili powder

  • ½ tsp cumin

  • ¼ tsp garlic powder

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

  • 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)

  • 1 ripe avocado, diced

  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved

  • ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

For the Cilantro Lime Sauce:

  • ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt

  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro

  • 2 tbsp lime juice

  • 1 tbsp water

  • ¼ tsp salt

  • Pinch of black pepper


Instructions

  • Toss shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

  • Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through. Set aside.

  • Whisk together sour cream (or yogurt), cilantro, lime juice, water, salt, and pepper for the sauce.

  • Divide cooked rice into bowls. Top with shrimp, avocado, tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.

  • Drizzle generously with cilantro lime sauce.

 

  • Serve immediately and enjoy this fresh, zesty meal

Notes

Light, nutritious, and packed with bold flavors — perfect for weeknights or meal prep!