Description
A vibrant and flavorful dish combining spicy shrimp, creamy avocado, and fluffy jasmine rice, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a weekend feast.
Ingredients
- Shrimp: 500 grams, peeled and deveined
- Avocado: 1 large, sliced
- Jasmine Rice: 1 cup (uncooked)
- Lime Juice: 2 tablespoons (freshly squeezed)
- Chili Flakes: 1 teaspoon (adjust to taste)
- Cilantro: 1/4 cup, chopped
- Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
- Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons
- Salt: to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then combine with 2 cups of water and a pinch of salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes.
- While the rice is cooking, marinate the shrimp in a bowl with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and chili flakes for about 10 minutes.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, add a splash of olive oil, and cook the marinated shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque. Drizzle with lime juice just before they are done.
- Fluff the cooked jasmine rice with a fork and divide it into serving bowls.
- Top the rice with the cooked shrimp, add sliced avocado, sprinkle with chopped cilantro, and drizzle with any remaining lime juice. Add extra chili flakes if desired.
Notes
- Adjust the spice levels according to your preference.
- Serve with lime wedges, a side salad, or tortilla chips for added texture.
- Top with a fried egg for extra richness.
- Use frozen shrimp if fresh is not available, just ensure they are properly thawed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Spicy Shrimp, Avocado, Rice Bowl, Quick Dinner, Healthy Recipe