Garlic Shrimp & Avocado Rice Bowl with Asparagus
A fresh and flavorful rice bowl with juicy garlic shrimp, creamy avocado, tender asparagus, and sweet berries – ready in just 20 minutes!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing, Assembling
- Cuisine: American, Seafood
Ingredients
1/2 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
1/2 avocado, sliced
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
1/4 cup fresh blueberries
1/4 cup fresh strawberries
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
1. In a skillet over medium-high heat, add 1/2 tbsp olive oil. Add asparagus and cook for 3-4 minutes until tender and slightly charred. Season with salt and pepper.
2. In the same skillet, add remaining olive oil and butter. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
3. Add shrimp, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink. Finish with fresh lemon juice.
4. Layer cooked rice in a bowl. Add shrimp, asparagus, avocado slices, blueberries, and strawberries.
5. Season with extra lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Serve immediately!
Notes
Avoid overcooking shrimp for the best texture.
Use perfectly ripe avocado for a creamy texture.
Prep rice and trim asparagus in advance for quicker assembly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 180mg