Ingredients
Scale
Let’s get into the heart of this dish—the ingredients. You’ll need just a handful of staples that you probably already have in your pantry and fridge. This meal is all about using what you have, just as my mom did back in our small apartment kitchen.
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Feel free to swap brown rice with quinoa or any grain you prefer. And if cilantro isn’t your thing, parsley works wonderfully here too!
Instructions
Now, let’s get cooking! Follow these straightforward steps to bring your Easy Grilled Shrimp Bowl to life.
- Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until well coated.
- Once the grill is hot, place the shrimp on it. Grill for about 2-3 minutes per side, until they turn pink and opaque.
- While the shrimp is grilling, prepare your bowls by dividing the cooked brown rice among four bowls.
- Top each bowl with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, avocado slices, and freshly grilled shrimp.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges on the side.
Pro tip: Keep an eye on the shrimp. Overcooking can make them rubbery, and we want them tender, just like my dad’s stories—short but memorable.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Keywords: Easy Grilled Shrimp Bowl, recipe, cooking, food
