Garlic Butter Shrimp & Avocado Rice Bowl

Ingredients

  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled & deveined 🍤
  • 2 cups cooked rice 🍚
  • 1 avocado, sliced 🥑
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced 🧄
  • 3 tbsp butter 🧈
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice 🍋
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • Salt & black pepper
  • Fresh parsley, chopped 🌿

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

🔥 1. Season the Shrimp

  • Pat shrimp dry with paper towel.
  • Sprinkle with paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  • Toss well so every shrimp is coated evenly.

🍤 2. Cook the Shrimp

  • Heat a pan over medium-high heat.
  • Add butter and minced garlic. 🧄🧈
  • Cook garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Add shrimp and cook 2–3 minutes per side until golden and slightly crispy.
  • Squeeze lemon juice over the shrimp. 🍋

🍚 3. Prepare the Bowl

  • Add warm cooked rice into a serving bowl.
  • Arrange avocado slices on one side. 🥑
  • Place garlic butter shrimp on top.

🥄 4. Make Garlic Butter Sauce

  • Use leftover butter sauce from the pan.
  • Stir in parsley for extra flavor. 🌿
  • Spoon the sauce over the shrimp and rice.

✨ 5. Serve

  • Garnish with extra parsley and black pepper.
  • Serve warm and enjoy! 😋

❓Q/A

❓ Can I use frozen shrimp?

✅ Yes! Just thaw and pat dry before cooking.

❓ What rice works best?

✅ White rice, jasmine rice, or cauliflower rice all taste amazing.

❓ Can I make it spicy?

✅ Add chili flakes or hot sauce for extra heat

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