Spicy Garlic Shrimp with Rice & Avocado
Cuban-style shrimp in a fiery habanero-tomato sauce, served over rice with fresh avocado and salad. Ready in under 20 minutes—the kind of weeknight dinner that feels like you spent way more time than you did.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 90 seconds.
Step 2
Add minced garlic and habanero, stir constantly for 45 seconds until fragrant and the heat hits your nose.
Step 3
Pour in crushed tomatoes, add a pinch of salt, and simmer for 2 minutes until it darkens slightly.
Step 4
Add shrimp, stir until they curl and turn pink throughout, about 4 minutes—do not overcook.
Step 5
Squeeze lime juice over the top and taste for salt and spice; adjust as needed.
Step 6
Serve shrimp and sauce over warm rice, topped with avocado slices and fresh greens, with crusty bread on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch)
- wooden spoon
- knife and cutting board
- serving spoon
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