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Healthy Shrimp Bowl Recipe: Easy, Nourishing & Packed With Flavor

This healthy shrimp bowl recipe is a balanced, flavor-packed meal with grilled shrimp, fluffy rice or quinoa, and crisp vegetables. Perfect for a clean lunch, meal prep, or dinner that feels indulgent but stays wholesome.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 2 bowls 1x

Ingredients

Scale

78 medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

1 tablespoon avocado oil

¼ teaspoon garlic powder

¼ teaspoon smoked paprika

Salt and pepper, to taste

½ cup cooked jasmine or brown rice (or quinoa)

½ avocado, sliced

¼ cup julienned carrots

¼ cup cucumber slices

1 tablespoon chopped chives (optional garnish)

1 teaspoon light spicy mayo (optional drizzle)

Optional: fresh lime wedge, sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Cook rice or grain of choice according to package instructions. Set aside.
  2. Pat shrimp dry with a paper towel. Toss with avocado oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear shrimp 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
  4. Slice vegetables: carrot, cucumber, avocado.
  5. Assemble the bowl: start with rice at the base, add vegetables and shrimp on top.
  6. Optional: drizzle with spicy mayo or a squeeze of lime. Garnish with chives or sesame seeds.
  7. Serve immediately, or pack in containers for meal prep.
  • Author: Noureddine
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Main / Bowl
  • Method: Sautéed
  • Cuisine: Fusion / Healthy
  • Diet: Gluten Free