A fresh, high-protein bowl with smoky grilled shrimp, creamy avocado, and flavorful rice — balanced, colorful, and easy to customize for meal prep or quick dinners.
Servings
4 bowls
Ingredients
Shrimp Marinade
- 1 lb (450 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lime juice (fresh)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp honey or keto sweetener (optional)
Rice Base
- 2 cups cooked white rice or jasmine rice (or brown rice)
- 1 tbsp butter or olive oil
- Juice of ½ lime
- Salt to taste
- Optional: chopped cilantro
Avocado Mix
- 2 ripe avocado, diced
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: red pepper flakes
Bowl Toppings (Optional but recommended)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup corn (grilled or sautéed)
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cucumber, diced
- Fresh cilantro
- Crumbled feta or cotija cheese
- Hot sauce or sriracha mayo
Instructions
1. Marinate the Shrimp
In a bowl, mix:
- olive oil
- lime juice
- garlic
- spices
- salt & pepper
Add shrimp and toss well.
Let it marinate for 15–30 minutes (not longer, or lime can “cook” shrimp).
2. Prepare the Rice
Cook rice if not already prepared.
Mix in:
- butter or olive oil
- lime juice
- salt
- cilantro (optional)
Fluff and keep warm.
3. Grill the Shrimp
Heat grill, grill pan, or cast iron skillet to medium-high heat.
Cook shrimp:
- 2–3 minutes per side
- until pink, opaque, and lightly charred
Do not overcook — shrimp turn rubbery quickly.
4. Prepare Avocado Mix
In a bowl, gently toss:
- diced avocado
- lime juice
- salt
- chili flakes (optional)
Keep chunky, not mashed.
5. Assemble the Bowls
In each bowl layer:
- Rice base
- Grilled shrimp
- Avocado mix
- Fresh toppings
Finish with:
- lime squeeze
- cilantro
- hot sauce or creamy drizzle
Sauce Ideas (Optional)
Creamy Cilantro Lime Sauce
- Greek yogurt or mayo
- lime juice
- cilantro
- garlic
- salt
Blend until smooth.
Spicy Mayo
- mayo
- sriracha
- lime juice
Flavor Variations
1. Keto Version
Replace rice with:
- cauliflower rice
- shredded cabbage base
- zucchini noodles
2. Tropical Bowl
Add:
- pineapple chunks
- mango salsa
3. Mediterranean Bowl
Add:
- olives
- feta cheese
- cucumber
- olive oil drizzle
Meal Prep Tips
- Store shrimp and rice separately for best texture
- Avocado is best added fresh (or tossed with extra lime)
- Keeps 3 days in the fridge (without avocado mixed in)
Pro Tips
- Dry shrimp before marinating for better sear
- Don’t overcrowd the pan when grilling
- Fresh lime juice makes a big difference in flavor
- Slight char = better flavor, but avoid burning spices
