Perfect for lunch or dinner, these bowls balance juicy shrimp, creamy avocado, fluffy rice, and a tangy cilantro lime sauce that ties everything together beautifully.
🛒 Ingredients
For the Shrimp
1 lb large shrimp, peeled & deveined
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon garlic powder
Salt & black pepper, to taste
Juice of ½ lime
For the Bowls
2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or jasmine)
2 ripe avocados, sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cup corn (fresh or frozen)
¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Cilantro Lime Sauce
½ cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
¼ cup fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon lime zest
1 small garlic clove
1–2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt, to taste
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the Shrimp
Toss shrimp with olive oil, spices, salt, pepper, and lime juice.
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
Cook shrimp 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
Remove from heat and set aside.
2️⃣ Make the Cilantro Lime Sauce
Add all sauce ingredients to a blender or food processor.
Blend until smooth and creamy.
Taste and adjust salt or lime as needed.
3️⃣ Assemble the Bowls
Divide rice among bowls.
Top with shrimp, avocado, tomatoes, corn, and red onion.
Drizzle generously with cilantro lime sauce.
Garnish with fresh cilantro and extra lime wedges.
🌮 Flavor Boost Tips
Add jalapeño slices for heat
Swap rice for cilantro lime cauliflower rice
Sprinkle with cotija or feta cheese
Finish with a dash of hot sauce or chili crisp
🔄 Easy Variations
Meal prep: Store sauce separately for up to 4 days
Protein swap: Try grilled chicken or salmon
Vegan: Use roasted chickpeas instead of shrimp
Low-carb: Serve over lettuce or zucchini rice
⭐ Why You’ll Love These Bowls
✔ Light yet filling
✔ Fresh, zesty flavors
✔ Customizable & meal-prep friendly
✔ Perfect for warm weather meals