Description
This Amazing 1 Shrimp Bowl in 25 Minutes is a quick, fresh, and flavorful meal packed with juicy shrimp, rice, veggies, and a creamy lime-garlic sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights when you want something healthy and delicious fast.
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups cooked white rice or quinoa
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or thawed frozen)
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- In a bowl, season shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Cook shrimp in a hot skillet for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through.
- In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, garlic, lime juice, lemon juice, and water to create a creamy sauce.
- Prepare rice or quinoa as the base in serving bowls.
- Top with cooked shrimp, corn, avocado, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
- Drizzle with the creamy sauce.
- Serve immediately and enjoy fresh.
Notes
- You can swap mayo with Greek yogurt for a lighter sauce.
- Add jalapeños for extra heat.
- Best served fresh while shrimp are warm and juicy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired