Lemon Garlic Shrimp Rice Bowls with Avocado Cilantro Cream

Lemon Garlic Shrimp Rice Bowls with Avocado Cilantro Cream 🍤

These lemon garlic shrimp rice bowls are bright, zesty, and wonderfully balanced, pairing perfectly seasoned shrimp with fluffy rice and a silky avocado cilantro cream. The shrimp cook quickly in a blend of butter, garlic, and lemon, developing a lightly golden exterior while remaining tender inside. The avocado cilantro cream adds coolness and richness, creating a refreshing contrast to the warm, citrusy shrimp. Finished with herbs and optional fresh vegetables, this bowl feels vibrant, wholesome, and satisfying without being heavy.

🍤 Ingredients

For the Shrimp:

• 400 g large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• ½ tsp paprika or chili flakes (optional)

For the Rice:

• 2 cups cooked jasmine or basmati rice
• 1 tbsp butter or olive oil
• ½ lime or lemon juice
• Chopped cilantro (for garnish)

For the Avocado Cilantro Cream:

• 1 ripe avocado
• ¼ cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
• 1 small garlic clove
• Juice of ½ lime
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1–2 tbsp water (to thin, if needed)

🔥 Instructions