Category: Main Dish | Cuisine: American | Servings: 2 | Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 15 minutes
Elevate your meal with this vibrant Zesty Shrimp and Avocado Rice Bowl. Succulent shrimp marinated in Basil Barrel Aged Balsamic, Key Lime Infused Olive Oil, and Sweet Smoked Chili Rub are cooked to perfection and served over a bed of nutty brown rice. This bowl is packed with colorful veggies like diced red bell pepper, chopped red cabbage, and creamy avocado. Topped with a refreshing, zesty basil and Greek yogurt dressing, and garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges, this dish is a delightful blend of flavors and textures that's as nutritious as it is delicious. Perfect for a quick, healthy lunch or dinner!
Ingredients:
- 8 oz Shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tsp Basil Barrel Aged Balsamic
- 1 tsp Key Lime Infused Olive Oil
- ½ tsp Sweet Smoked Chili Rub & Seasoning
- Mojo Citrus Seasoning Salt, to taste
- 1 cup cooked Brown Rice
- 1 Red Bell Pepper, diced
- ¼ small Red Cabbage, decored and chopped
- 1 small Avocado, sliced
- ¼ cup Cilantro, chopped
- Lime Wedges, for serving
Zesty Dressing:
- 1 cup lightly packed Basil
- 1 cup Greek Yogurt
- 1 Tbsp Basil Barrel Aged Balsamic
- Mojo Citrus Seasoning Salt, to taste
- Zest and Juice of small lime
Directions:
- In a bowl combine shrimp, 1 tsp Basil Barrel Aged Balsamic, 1 tsp Key Lime Infused Olive Oil, ½ tsp Sweet Smoked Chili Rub & Seasoning, and Mojo Citrus Seasoning Salt to taste. Let sit for 10 minutes.
- Combine the ingredients for the dressing in a bowl, using an immersion blender until smooth. Alternatively, a food processor or blender can be used for this step.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add 1 tsp Key Lime Infused Olive Oil. Once shimmering add shrimp and cook until opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Divide 1 cup of cooked brown rice evenly among serving bowls. Layer the diced red bell pepper, chopped red cabbage, sliced avocado, and chopped cilantro over the rice.
- Top each bowl with a generous drizzle of the zesty dressing and garnish with a lime wedge.