Garlic Butter Shrimp & Avocado Rice Bowl

Ingredients

  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled & deveined 🍀
  • 2 cups cooked rice 🍚
  • 1 avocado, sliced πŸ₯‘
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced πŸ§„
  • 3 tbsp butter 🧈
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice πŸ‹
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • Salt & black pepper
  • Fresh parsley, chopped 🌿

πŸ‘©β€πŸ³ Step-by-Step Instructions

πŸ”₯ 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. πŸ§„πŸ§ˆ
  • 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. πŸ‹

🍚 3. Prepare the Bowl

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

πŸ₯„ 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! πŸ˜‹

❓Q/A

❓ Can I use frozen shrimp?

βœ… Yes! Just thaw and pat dry before cooking.

❓ What rice works best?

βœ… White rice, jasmine rice, or cauliflower rice all taste amazing.

❓ Can I make it spicy?

βœ… Add chili flakes or hot sauce for extra heat

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