Go Back
Top-down view of Zesty Shrimp And Avocado Rice Bowls with cilantro lime sauce and fresh toppings.

Zesty Shrimp and Avocado Rice Bowls with Cilantro Lime Sauce

lilya Miller
Creamy, juicy, and bursting with bright citrus flavor these Zesty Shrimp and Avocado Rice Bowls with Cilantro Lime Sauce combine tender, spiced shrimp with buttery avocado, crisp cherry tomatoes, and tangy cilantro lime sauce over rice for a fresh and satisfying meal ready in about 25 minutes.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Small Bowl

Ingredients
  

Shrimp

  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • salt and pepper to taste

Rice

  • 2 cups cooked rice white or brown

Toppings

  • 1 ripe avocado diced
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Cilantro Lime Sauce

  • 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt room temperature for easier whisking
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 2 tbsp lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tbsp water to thin if needed
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • black pepper pinch

Instructions
 

  • Prepare ingredients: Peel and devein the shrimp if not already done. Dice the avocado, halve the cherry tomatoes, thinly slice the red onion, and chop the cilantro. Cook rice according to package directions and keep warm.
  • Season the shrimp: In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, and salt and pepper to taste until evenly coated.
  • Cook the shrimp: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned shrimp in a single layer. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until shrimp turn pink and opaque. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Make the cilantro lime sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream or Greek yogurt, chopped cilantro, lime juice, water, salt, and black pepper until smooth. Adjust lime or salt as desired.
  • Assemble the bowls: Divide the cooked rice among four bowls. Top each bowl with cooked shrimp, diced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, and chopped cilantro.
  • Finish and serve: Drizzle the cilantro lime sauce generously over each bowl and serve immediately while warm.
Keyword Avocado, Rice Bowl, Shrimp