Ingredients
Let’s gather everything you’ll need to create this delightful dish. Here’s the list of ingredients:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for a spicy kick)
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- Lime wedges for serving
Feel free to swap the jasmine rice with quinoa or brown rice if you’re looking for a healthier alternative. And if you’re out of smoked paprika, regular paprika will work just fine.
Instructions
Let’s get cooking! Follow these steps to bring this Grilled Shrimp Bowl Recipe to life:
- In a medium bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Add the shrimp and toss to coat. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Once hot, grill the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side, until opaque and cooked through.
- While the shrimp is grilling, prepare your rice as per package instructions.
- In a serving bowl, layer the cooked rice, grilled shrimp, cherry tomatoes, avocado slices, red onion, and fresh cilantro.
- Squeeze additional lime juice over the top and serve with lime wedges on the side.
One of my favorite memories is grilling with my dad on our backyard deck, surrounded by the smell of fresh herbs and grilled meats. This dish always takes me back to those cherished moments.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International