Zesty Shrimp & Avocado Rice Bowls with Cilantro Lime Sauce

🛒 Ingredients

For the Shrimp:

• 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled & deveined
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp cumin
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ¼ tsp cayenne (optional, for heat)
• Salt & pepper to taste
• Juice of ½ lime

For the Rice Base:

• 2 cups cooked white or brown rice (or quinoa)
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• Zest of 1 lime
• Salt to taste

Toppings:

• 1 ripe avocado, diced or sliced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• ½ cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
• ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
• Fresh cilantro, chopped
• Lime wedges (for serving)

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🌿 Cilantro Lime Sauce:

• ½ cup Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
• ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves
• Juice of 1 lime
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt to taste
• 1–2 tsp honey or maple syrup (optional, to balance acidity)
• 1–2 tbsp water (to thin, as needed)

Blend everything together in a food processor or blender until smooth and creamy. Adjust salt/lime to taste.

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🔥 Instructions

1. Cook the Shrimp:
   • Toss shrimp with olive oil, spices, salt, pepper, and lime juice.
   • Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove from heat.
2. Prepare the Rice:
   • Fluff cooked rice with a fork, stir in lime juice, zest, and a pinch of salt.
3. Assemble the Bowls:
   • Add rice as the base.
   • Top with shrimp, avocado, tomatoes, corn, red onion, and cilantro.
4. Drizzle with Sauce:
   • Spoon or drizzle cilantro lime sauce generously over the bowls.
5. Serve:
   • Garnish with extra lime wedges and fresh cilantro. Serve warm or chilled!