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Shrimp-Bowls-with-Lemon-Rice-and-Green-Goddess-Dressing-Recipe

Shrimp Bowls with Lemon Rice and Green Goddess Dressing

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These shrimp bowls are bursting with flavor and freshness! With zesty lemon rice, creamy avocado, and a vibrant green goddess dressing, this dish delivers a quick and healthy meal that’s sure to please everyone at the table.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • Greek Lemon Rice
  • Green Goddess Dressing
  • 1 15-ounce can black or kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 avocado, chopped
  • 2 persian cucumbers, chopped
  • 2 roma tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 to 2 shallots, chopped
  • 1 bunch cilantro, stems removed, roughly chopped (about 1 1/4 cup)
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika, divided
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin, divided
  • Kosher salt
  • freshly-ground black pepper
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 to 1 1/2 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons greek oregano

Instructions

  1. Start the rice according to the Greek Lemon Rice recipe. Meanwhile, prepare the Green Goddess Dressing and set it aside.
  2. In a bowl, mix the beans, avocado, cucumber, tomatoes, shallots, and most of the cilantro. Season with 1/2 teaspoon each of sweet paprika and cumin, along with a pinch of kosher salt and black pepper. Add lemon juice and a drizzle of olive oil; toss to combine and let the flavors meld.
  3. Pat the shrimp dry and season with kosher salt, black pepper, oregano, and the remaining paprika and cumin.
  4. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. When shimmering, add the shrimp and garlic, cooking until the shrimp turns pink (2 to 4 minutes).
  5. Divide the rice, bean salad, and shrimp into serving bowls. Drizzle generously with green goddess dressing, and garnish with remaining cilantro.

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Notes

Feel free to customize the salad with your favorite veggies.
Extra dressing can be served on the side for those who love a bit more flavor.

  • Author: jeremy
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Sauté
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 550
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 21g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 58g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 200mg

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