Description

BBQ Shrimp Bowls offer a burst of flavor with tender shrimp, crunchy veggies, and creamy avocado. Ideal for a quick and healthy dinner, this recipe combines succulent shrimp with BBQ sauce, making it a satisfying option for busy nights.

Ingredients

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1 lb. large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp parsley
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp thyme
¼ tsp oregano
¼ tsp cayenne, optional if you want it to be spicy
½ cup bbq sauce, divided
2 mini cucumbers, sliced
1 cup shredded carrots
1 avocado, sliced or diced
2 cups white rice, cooked or sub brown rice or quinoa

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Instructions

Cook the rice according to package instructions if not done already.
In a large bowl, combine the shrimp with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, salt, thyme, oregano, and optional cayenne.
Heat olive oil over medium heat in a skillet, add the shrimp, and cook until pink, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the BBQ sauce.
Assemble the bowls by dividing the rice between them, adding half the shrimp to each.
Top both bowls with sliced cucumbers, shredded carrots, and avocado. Drizzle with remaining BBQ sauce before serving.

Notes

Feel free to substitute the rice with brown rice or quinoa for added nutrition.
Adjust spices according to your taste preferences, especially the cayenne for heat.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 640
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 900mg
Fat: 29g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 25g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 75g
Fiber: 7g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 200mg