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Garlic Shrimp Bowl with Lime Dressing

Succulent garlic shrimp over fluffy jasmine rice with avocado, cucumber, and a bright lime-cilantro dressing. Ready in 25 minutes — perfect for weeknight dinner.

Total time
25 min
Servings
2
Calories
485
Protein
28g
Garlic Shrimp Bowl with Lime Dressing
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high until it shimmers.

  2. Step 2

    Pat shrimp dry. Season with salt and pepper. Sear without moving 90 seconds per side until opaque.

  3. Step 3

    Remove shrimp to a plate. Add remaining 1 tbsp oil and garlic to the skillet.

  4. Step 4

    Cook garlic 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in lime juice and return shrimp to the pan.

  5. Step 5

    Toss shrimp with sauce 20 seconds. Remove from heat and stir in cilantro.

  6. Step 6

    Divide cooked rice between two bowls. Top with shrimp, cucumber, and avocado slices.

  7. Step 7

    Drizzle any pan sauce over the bowl. Serve immediately with extra lime wedges.

Tools you’ll need

  • large skillet (12-inch)
  • paper towels
  • chef's knife
  • cutting board
  • wooden spoon
  • two bowls

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