Garlic Shrimp Bowl with Cilantro Lime Rice
Juicy garlic shrimp over fluffy cilantro-lime rice with roasted vegetables. A fresh, restaurant-quality dinner ready in under 30 minutes with minimal cleanup.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 380
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
- ¾ lb shrimp, large, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 whole lime (juiced + zested)
- 1.5 cups cooked rice (or instant rice)
- 1 medium bell pepper, sliced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 3 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, ~2 minutes.
- 2
Add garlic and cook until fragrant, stirring constantly, ~45 seconds.
- 3
Add shrimp to the skillet and cook without stirring for 2 minutes until edges turn pink.
- 4
Flip shrimp and cook 1 more minute until centers are opaque.
- 5
Push shrimp to the side; add bell pepper to empty side and sauté 2 minutes.
- 6
Toss shrimp and peppers together; squeeze in lime juice and add lime zest.
- 7
Toss cooked rice with remaining 1 tbsp olive oil and half the cilantro in a bowl.
- 8
Divide rice between bowls and top with shrimp and peppers.
- 9
Garnish with remaining cilantro and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch or larger)
- wooden spoon or spatula
- knife and cutting board
- microplane or zester
- bowls for serving
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