Description
Enjoy a colorful and nutritious meal with these Shrimp Avocado Bowls, featuring tender shrimp, creamy avocado, and a fresh blend of quinoa and vegetables. Ideal for a healthy lunch or dinner, this dish is both satisfying and visually appealing!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 ripe avocados, halved and pitted
- 1 cup cooked quinoa (or rice, if preferred)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Optional: hot sauce or salsa for serving
Instructions
- Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat dry. In a medium bowl, combine shrimp with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat and let marinate for 15-20 minutes.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes on one side until pink and opaque. Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Rinse 1/2 cup of quinoa under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine rinsed quinoa with 1 cup of water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Let sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- Chop cherry tomatoes and place in a large mixing bowl. Finely chop red onion and add to the bowl. If sensitive to raw onion, soak in cold water for 10 minutes. Add corn to the bowl.
- Squeeze lime juice over the vegetable mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Start with a scoop of quinoa at the bottom of each bowl. Add 4-5 shrimp on top, then slice avocado and arrange around the shrimp. Spoon the tomato, onion, and corn mixture over the shrimp and avocado.
- Sprinkle fresh cilantro on top for added flavor and color.
- Drizzle with hot sauce or salsa if desired. Serve immediately while fresh.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute rice for quinoa if preferred.
- Adjust the amount of shrimp per bowl based on your appetite.
- For a spicier kick, consider adding diced jalapeños to the vegetable mix.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes