Garlic Shrimp Bowl Dinner (Printable Version)

Garlicky sautéed shrimp over rice with avocado, tomatoes, cucumber and lime — a bright gluten-free weeknight meal.

# 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 and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Rice

08 - 2 cups cooked white or brown rice

→ Vegetables and Toppings

09 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
10 - 1 avocado, sliced
11 - 1 cup cucumber, sliced
12 - 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
13 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
14 - 1 lime, cut into wedges

# Directions:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine shrimp with minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, paprika, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Toss well to coat and allow to marinate for 10 minutes.
02 - If rice is not already cooked, prepare 2 cups according to package instructions.
03 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp with marinade and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, until shrimp are pink and opaque. Remove skillet from heat.
04 - Divide cooked rice evenly into four serving bowls. Arrange sautéed shrimp, cherry tomatoes, avocado slices, cucumber, and red onion over rice.
05 - Garnish each bowl with chopped cilantro or parsley and serve immediately with lime wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything cooks in one skillet and comes together faster than delivery would arrive
  • The garlic shrimp hits those perfect crispy tender notes that make restaurant food seem overrated
02 -
  • Crowding the pan is the fastest way to ruin the sear. Work in batches if your skillet isnt big enough.
  • Overcooked shrimp turns rubbery fast. Pull them the second they turn pink throughout.
03 -
  • Pat shrimp completely dry with paper towels before marinating. Water is the enemy of good sear.
  • Let your skillet heat up properly. Add a drop of water and if it sizzles away immediately youre ready.

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