Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 ripe avocados, sliced
- 1 cup cooked brown rice
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the brown rice according to package instructions; set aside.
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and lime juice. Add shrimp and marinate for 15 minutes.
- Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Grill shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- While shrimp cooks, slice avocados into wedges.
- In serving bowls, layer cooked rice, grilled shrimp, and avocado slices. Drizzle with extra lime juice and garnish with cilantro if desired.
Notes
- For a different grain option, substitute quinoa for brown rice.
- Add diced mango or bell peppers for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 455
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 180mg