Garlic Shrimp Bowl Dinner (Printable)
Garlicky sautéed shrimp over rice with avocado, tomatoes, cucumber, and cilantro - a quick, flavorful 30-minute dinner.
# What You'll Need:
→ Shrimp
01 - 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
03 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
04 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
05 - 1/2 teaspoon paprika
06 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
07 - Salt, to taste
08 - Black pepper, to taste
→ Rice
09 - 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
→ Vegetables & Toppings
10 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
11 - 1 avocado, sliced
12 - 1 cup cucumber, sliced
13 - 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
14 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
15 - 1 lime, cut into wedges
# How to Make It:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine the shrimp with minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, paprika, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Toss thoroughly to coat and allow to marinate for 10 minutes.
02 - Cook the rice according to package directions if not already prepared. Set aside and keep warm.
03 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated shrimp in a single layer and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until the shrimp turns pink and is cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.
04 - Divide the cooked rice evenly among 4 serving bowls. Arrange sautéed shrimp, cherry tomatoes, avocado slices, cucumber, and red onion over the rice.
05 - Sprinkle bowls with chopped cilantro or parsley and serve with lime wedges on the side.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- That quick garlic shrimp fix makes you feel like a pro (and the kitchen smells incredible).
- This bowl is endlessly customizable and still somehow feels like a small celebration every time.
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- If you overcook the shrimp, they’ll turn rubbery before you can blink—pull them at pink, and trust they’ll finish with residual heat.
- Letting the shrimp marinate even a bit longer draws out way more flavor and juiciness.
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- Cooking the shrimp in a single layer truly makes all the difference for perfect browning.
- A little lemon zest in the marinade is a subtle trick that adds next-level flavor complexity.