Alright, let’s get cooking! Here are the steps to bring this meal to life in your kitchen:

1. Start by cooking the rice. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of jasmine rice with 2 cups of water or chicken broth. Bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
2. While the rice is cooking, preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
3. In a large bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper if you’re using it. Make sure each shrimp is well coated.
4. Place the shrimp on the hot grill. Grill each side for about 2-3 minutes or until they turn pink and opaque. Be careful not to overcook them!
5. Once the shrimp are cooked, remove them from the grill and set aside.
6. Fluff the cooked rice with a fork and divide it among serving bowls.
7. Top the rice with grilled shrimp, cherry tomatoes, avocado slices, and a generous sprinkle of chopped cilantro.
8. Squeeze fresh lime juice over each bowl to bring everything together with a bright, zesty finish.

And there you have it—a Grilled Shrimp Bowl that’s as easy as it is delicious, ready in less than 30 minutes. It’s the kind of recipe that makes weeknight dinners feel like a special occasion.