Description
A quick and vibrant spiced shrimp bowl, perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings, featuring a balance of smoky spices and fresh toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Combine shrimp with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Toss until the shrimp are evenly coated and let them sit for five minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and cooked through.
- Serve the spiced shrimp over cooked rice.
- Top with sliced avocado, diced tomatoes, and chopped cilantro.
- Serve with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
Dry the shrimp thoroughly before tossing with spices for best results. Adjust cayenne to your heat preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 190mg