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

Ingredients
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Step 1
Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high until it shimmers.
Step 2
Pat shrimp dry. Season with salt and pepper. Sear without moving 90 seconds per side until opaque.
Step 3
Remove shrimp to a plate. Add remaining 1 tbsp oil and garlic to the skillet.
Step 4
Cook garlic 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in lime juice and return shrimp to the pan.
Step 5
Toss shrimp with sauce 20 seconds. Remove from heat and stir in cilantro.
Step 6
Divide cooked rice between two bowls. Top with shrimp, cucumber, and avocado slices.
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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