Garlic Lime Shrimp Rice Bowl
Seared shrimp with garlic and lime served over rice with avocado and a drizzle of hot sauce. Fresh, fast, and ready in under 25 minutes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 38g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and pepper.
Step 2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.
Step 3
Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly.
Step 4
Add shrimp in a single layer. Let them sear for 2 minutes without moving.
Step 5
Flip shrimp and cook 1–2 minutes more until pink throughout and opaque.
Step 6
Squeeze lime juice over the shrimp and stir for 15 seconds to combine.
Step 7
Divide rice between two bowls and top with shrimp, avocado slices, and lime zest.
Step 8
Drizzle hot sauce over each bowl. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch)
- paper towels
- cutting board
- knife
- bowl (for serving)
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