🍤🥑 Mediterranean Grilled Shrimp Avocado Rice Bowls
Fresh • Protein-Rich • Naturally Gluten-Free
🫒 Description
Grilled Shrimp Avocado Rice Bowls are a vibrant Mediterranean-style meal featuring smoky grilled shrimp, creamy avocado, fluffy rice, and fresh vegetables. Finished with lemon, olive oil, and herbs, this bowl is nourishing without being heavy—perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep.
🧺 Ingredients (Serves 4)
Shrimp
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1 lb large shrimp, peeled & deveined
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2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
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1 tsp smoked paprika
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½ tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp onion powder
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½ tsp chili powder or cayenne (optional)
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Salt & black pepper, to taste
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Juice of ½ lemon
Bowl Base
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2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or basmati)
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2 ripe avocados, sliced
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1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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1 small cucumber, diced
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¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
Mediterranean Finish
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2 tbsp fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
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Extra lemon wedges
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Optional: crumbled feta or olives
👩🍳 Instructions
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Marinate the Shrimp
In a bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
Let marinate 10–15 minutes. -
Grill the Shrimp
Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
Cook shrimp 2–3 minutes per side until pink and lightly charred. Remove from heat. -
Prepare the Bowls
Divide cooked rice among bowls. Top with avocado, tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion. -
Add Shrimp
Arrange grilled shrimp on top. -
Finish & Serve
Sprinkle with fresh herbs, add feta or olives if using, and finish with a squeeze of lemon.
🍽 Mediterranean Serving Tips
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Drizzle with olive oil + lemon for extra flavor
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Add tzatziki or garlic yogurt sauce
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Swap rice for quinoa or cauliflower rice
❓ Q & A
Q: Can I cook the shrimp without a grill?
A: Yes! A hot skillet works perfectly, or roast at 425°F (220°C) for 8–10 minutes.
Q: Can I make this ahead of time?
A: Yes—store components separately for best texture. Assemble just before eating.
Q: Is this bowl good for weight management?
A: Absolutely—lean protein, healthy fats, and balanced carbs make it very satisfying.
Q: Can I make it dairy-free?
A: It already is! Just skip feta.
Q: What sauce goes best with this?
A: Lemon-garlic yogurt, tahini sauce, or simple olive oil & lemon.
