Crispy Garlic Shrimp & Avocado Rice Bowl
Garlic-butter shrimp over fluffy rice with creamy avocado, lime juice, and a pinch of chili flake. Ready in under 20 minutes — the kind of bowl you'll screenshot and remake.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and black pepper.
Step 2
Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high until foaming, about 60 seconds.
Step 3
Add shrimp and minced garlic (about 3 cloves). Sear 90 seconds per side without stirring until pink and crispy at edges.
Step 4
Squeeze half the lime into the skillet and remove from heat. Sprinkle red pepper flakes over top.
Step 5
Divide rice between two bowls. Top with shrimp and pan sauce, then slice avocado and arrange alongside.
Step 6
Serve hot with remaining lime wedge on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch)
- paper towels
- knife
- two bowls
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