Shrimp Grain Bowl (Printable)
Succulent shrimp over nutty grains with crisp vegetables and a zesty lime-honey dressing for a wholesome meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Seafood
01 - 14 oz medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 clove garlic, minced
04 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
05 - 1/2 tsp salt
06 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ Grains
07 - 7 oz cooked brown rice (quinoa, farro, or mixed grains may be substituted)
→ Vegetables & Toppings
08 - 1 cup red cabbage, shredded
09 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
10 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
11 - 1 avocado, sliced
12 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
13 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
→ Dressing
14 - 3 tbsp olive oil
15 - 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
16 - 1 tbsp honey
17 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
18 - 1/2 tsp salt
19 - 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
# How To Make:
01 - In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until fully emulsified. Set aside.
02 - In a mixing bowl, toss the peeled and deveined shrimp with olive oil, minced garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
03 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until they turn pink and become opaque. Remove from heat.
04 - Divide the cooked brown rice among four bowls. Arrange the shredded red cabbage, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced avocado, and cooked shrimp over the grains in each bowl.
05 - Drizzle the prepared dressing generously over each bowl. Garnish with thinly sliced green onions and chopped fresh cilantro. Serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The dressing comes together in about sixty seconds and tastes like something you would pay fourteen dollars for at a trendy lunch spot.
- Every component can be prepped ahead, which means weeknight dinner goes from cutting board to table in under twenty minutes.
02 -
- Overcooked shrimp turn rubbery in minutes so pull them off the heat the second they look opaque because carryover cooking does the rest.
- Letting the dressing sit for even ten minutes while you prep everything else deepens the flavor more than you would expect.
03 -
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels before seasoning because even a thin layer of moisture prevents that gorgeous golden sear.
- Warm the grains slightly before assembling so the dressing melts into them rather than congealing on cold rice.