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A fresh spicy shrimp grain bowl topped with creamy avocado slices.

Classic Spicy Shrimp Grain Bowl with Avocado

This grain bowl features spicy shrimp, fluffy quinoa, and fresh vegetables, all topped with creamy avocado and a zesty lime dressing.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 2 bowls
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Frying pan
  • Mixing bowls

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined (wild-caught preferred) about 450 g
  • 1 cup dry quinoa
  • 1 large ripe avocado, sliced or cubed
  • ½ cup diced red bell pepper
  • ½ cup diced cucumber
  • ¼ cup shredded red cabbage
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 lime, juiced (plus zest)

For the Shrimp Marinade

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper optional
  • 1 tsp honey or agave syrup
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

Optional Toppings

  • 2 tbsp crumbled feta or cotija optional

Instructions
 

Cooking quinoa

  • Rinse 1 cup of quinoa thoroughly under cold water.

Notes

For extra heat, add more cayenne pepper or a dash of your favorite hot sauce. You can also customize your grain bowl with other vegetables like corn, black beans, or cherry tomatoes.