Spicy Shrimp and Avocado Rice Bowl with Lemon
Looking for a light but filling dinner that feels fresh, zesty, and packed with flavor? This Spicy Shrimp and Avocado Rice Bowl with limon is creamy from ripe avocado, spicy from chili, and tangy with a squeeze of limon. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, a summer dinner for one, or even a fun dish to cook with your boyfriend.
Equipment
- Skillet
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 200 g shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 avocado ripe and sliced
- 1 cup cooked rice white, brown, or jasmine
- 1 fresh lemon for juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes or chili powder
- 2 tbsp cilantro chopped
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
Instructions
- Rinse and pat dry the shrimp. Season with salt, pepper, chili flakes, and a drizzle of olive oil.
- Heat a skillet on medium-high. Add shrimp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink and slightly crispy.
- In a bowl, add a scoop of warm rice. Slice avocado and place on top.
- Add cooked shrimp to the bowl. Squeeze fresh limon juice over everything.
- Sprinkle chopped cilantro on top and serve right away.
Notes
- Use leftover rice for better texture.
- Don't skip the limon it brightens the whole dish.
- For extra flavor, try soy sauce or sriracha.
- Swap rice for quinoa to boost protein.
- Keep avocado fresh by adding limon juice if prepping in advance.