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15-Min Garlic Shrimp & Avocado Rice Bowl

Buttery garlic shrimp over warm rice with creamy avocado, lime, and a drizzle of chili oil. Ready in under 15 minutes — no prep stress, all flavor.

Total time
15 min
Servings
2
Calories
548
Protein
34g
15-Min Garlic Shrimp & Avocado Rice Bowl
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Warm the cooked rice in a pot or microwave until steaming, about 3–4 minutes.

  2. Step 2

    Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until foaming, about 60 seconds.

  3. Step 3

    Add shrimp and minced garlic (about 3 cloves), season with salt and pepper, cook without stirring for 90 seconds.

  4. Step 4

    Flip shrimp and cook 60–90 seconds more until opaque and edges just start to curl.

  5. Step 5

    Squeeze half the lime over the shrimp and turn off heat.

  6. Step 6

    Divide rice into bowls, top with shrimp, avocado slices, and a drizzle of chili oil. Serve with remaining lime wedge.

Tools you’ll need

  • 12-inch skillet
  • pot or microwave
  • cutting board
  • knife

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