Description
Discover how to make a delicious Spicy Shrimp and Avocado Rice Bowl that’s bursting with flavor and perfect for a quick and satisfying meal on our cooking website.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (180g) jasmine rice
- 2 cups (480ml) water
- 1 pound (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) olive oil
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) lime juice
- 1 teaspoon (5g) chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon (2g) ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon (2g) smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon (1g) garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon (1g) onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon (1g) cayenne pepper
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 large avocado, diced
- 1 cup (150g) cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup (10g) chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the rice and 2 cups of water.
- Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine shrimp, olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- Toss the shrimp until evenly coated with the spice mixture.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer.
- Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until pink and opaque.
- Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- Divide the cooked rice into serving bowls.
- Top each bowl with cooked shrimp, diced avocado, and halved cherry tomatoes.
- Sprinkle the chopped fresh cilantro over each bowl.
- Serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the top.
Notes
- For a burst of freshness, drizzle extra lime juice over the shrimp before serving.
- Adjust the cayenne pepper amount to customize the spice levels according to your taste.
- Top the bowls with toasted pumpkin seeds or crushed tortilla chips for added crunch.
