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Shrimp Avocado Rice Bowl

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A quick and easy shrimp avocado rice bowl featuring garlicky seared shrimp, creamy avocado, and fragrant jasmine rice, perfect for busy weeknights or casual meals.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 large ripe avocado, diced
  • 1 ½ cups jasmine rice
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons), plus wedges for serving
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ¼ cup cilantro, finely chopped
  • ½ teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 stalks green onion, sliced thin

Instructions

  1. Rinse 1 ½ cups jasmine rice under cold water until water runs clear. Combine rinsed rice with 3 cups water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low and cover. Let simmer for about 15 minutes or until all water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it steam, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.
  2. While the rice cooks, pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. In a bowl, toss shrimp with 2 tablespoons olive oil, minced garlic, red chili flakes, salt, and pepper.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the shrimp mixture in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes on one side until pink and slightly caramelized, then flip and cook another 1-2 minutes until opaque and firm.
  4. While shrimp finishes, dice the ripe avocado and gently toss with lime juice and a pinch of salt in a small bowl.
  5. Divide the cooked rice between 4 bowls. Top each with shrimp, then the avocado mixture. Sprinkle chopped cilantro and sliced green onions over everything. Serve with extra lime wedges.

Notes

Pat shrimp dry before cooking to get a good sear and avoid steaming. Toss avocado with lime juice immediately to prevent browning. Cook rice first and keep warm while preparing shrimp and avocado. For meal prep, store shrimp and rice separately from avocado and add avocado fresh before serving.

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