Grilled Shrimp Avocado Rice Bowl
Grilled Shrimp Avocado Rice Bowl (Light, Filling & Flavor-Packed) 🦐🥑
This Grilled Shrimp Avocado Rice Bowl is the perfect balance of protein, healthy fats, and just enough carbs to keep you satisfied without feeling heavy. Juicy, seasoned shrimp pair beautifully with creamy avocado and fluffy rice, all finished with a simple herb drizzle that pulls everything together. It’s fresh, comforting, and ideal for a healthy lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 cups cooked rice (or cauliflower rice for lower carbs)
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
Optional drizzle
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Toss shrimp with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Grill shrimp over medium-high heat 2–3 minutes per side, until pink and lightly charred.
- Divide rice between bowls.
- Top with grilled shrimp and sliced avocado.
- Whisk drizzle ingredients together and spoon over the bowl.
- Finish with fresh herbs and serve immediately.
Tips
- Swap white rice for brown rice or cauliflower rice to adjust carb levels.
- Don’t overcook shrimp — they should be just opaque and tender.
- Add chili flakes or cayenne for heat.
- This bowl is great for meal prep; store components separately.
- A squeeze of fresh lemon right before serving brightens all the flavors.
Nutrition Information (per bowl, approx.)
- Calories: 420–450
- Protein: 30–35 g
- Carbohydrates: 28–35 g (lower with cauliflower rice)
- Fiber: 6–8 g
- Fat: 18–20 g
- Sugar: <2 g
Fresh, satisfying, and endlessly customizable, this shrimp bowl proves that eating lighter doesn’t mean giving up flavor.
