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Tropical Shrimp Rice Bowl with Charred Pineapple Salsa and Avocado Crema

A vibrant, 20-minute Tropical Shrimp Rice Bowl featuring pan-seared spiced shrimp, fluffy jasmine rice, and a zesty pineapple salsa. Finished with a creamy avocado crema for a high-protein, island-inspired meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 2 bowls
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Seafood, Tropical
Calories: 485

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups (285g) Jasmine Rice Rinsed
  • 2 1/4 cups (530ml) Water For rice
  • 1 lb (450g) Large Shrimp Peeled and deveined
  • 1 tsp (5g) Smoked Paprika
  • 1/4 tsp (1g) Cayenne Pepper
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) Avocado Oil For searing
  • 2 cups (330g) Fresh Pineapple Diced into chunks
  • 1/2 cup (60g) Red Onion Finely minced
  • 1/4 cup (15g) Fresh Cilantro Chopped
  • 1 large Ripe Avocado Divided use
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) Sour Cream Or Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) Lime Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1/2 tsp (1g) Dried Herb Flakes For garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Heavy-bottomed Skillet Cast iron or stainless steel preferred for searing.
  • 1 Blender To create the smooth avocado crema.
  • 1 Medium Pot For steaming the jasmine rice.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Rinse jasmine rice until water is clear. Combine with water in a pot, bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 15 minutes. Let rest 5 minutes before fluffing.
  2. In a bowl, toss diced pineapple, minced red onion, chopped cilantro, and 1 tbsp lime juice. Set aside to let flavors combine.
  3. In a blender, combine half an avocado, sour cream, remaining lime juice, and a splash of water. Blend until smooth and pale green.
  4. Pat shrimp dry and toss with smoked paprika, cayenne, and salt. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high. Sear shrimp for 2 minutes per side until charred edges appear.
  5. Layer rice in the bottom of a white bowl. Top with shrimp on one side and pineapple salsa on the other. Add fanned avocado wedges. Drizzle with crema and sprinkle with dried herb flakes.

Nutrition

Calories: 485kcalProtein: 28gFat: 22gFiber: 8g

Notes

Always pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel before seasoning to ensure a crisp, golden sear.
If the avocado crema is too thick to drizzle, add water one teaspoon at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
Keyword Pineapple Salsa,shrimp bowl recipe,Tropical Shrimp Rice Bowl

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