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A close-up of a healthy shrimp bowl in a white ceramic dish, highlighting the perfectly cooked shrimp and fresh ingredients like corn and tomatoes.

Shrimp and Avocado Bowl: A Quick & Healthy Recipe

This vibrant Shrimp and Avocado Bowl is a healthy, flavorful, and incredibly easy meal. Packed with juicy shrimp, creamy avocado, and a zesty cilantro lime dressing, it's the perfect quick weeknight dinner or meal-prep lunch, ready in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa
  • 1 large ripe avocado diced or sliced
  • 1 cup corn roasted or steamed
  • 1 cup black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 limes juiced
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tsp honey optional

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet
  • 2 Mixing Bowls

Method
 

  1. Pat shrimp dry. In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp with 1 tbsp olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the 1/4 cup olive oil, fresh lime juice, chopped cilantro, minced garlic, and optional honey. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Divide the cooked quinoa among four bowls. Top with the cooked shrimp, diced avocado, corn, black beans, red onion, and cherry tomatoes. Drizzle with the cilantro lime dressing just before serving.

Notes

Don't Overcook the Shrimp: For tender, juicy shrimp, cook them just until they turn pink and opaque.
Meal Prep Tip: Store the dressing separately and add the avocado just before serving to prevent browning.
Customize It: Feel free to add other veggies like bell peppers, or swap the quinoa for brown rice or mixed greens.