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Delicious Blackened Shrimp Bowls with Brown Rice and Avocado

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A vibrant and satisfying bowl filled with blackened shrimp, hearty brown rice, and creamy avocado, brightened with fresh lime.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb. shrimp, tails removed, peeled and deveined
  • 1.5 tsp. cumin
  • 1 tsp. paprika
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp. onion powder
  • to taste Kosher salt
  • to taste freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil, divided
  • 1 cup fire roasted corn
  • 1 medium red pepper, diced
  • 2 Tbsp. freshly chopped cilantro (plus more for garnish)
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 0.5 Juice of lime
  • to taste Kosher salt
  • to taste freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 cups cooked brown rice
  • 1 medium avocado, thinly sliced
  • 0.5 Juice of lime (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Season the shrimp by combining in a medium bowl with cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, Kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and toss until evenly coated.
  2. Sauté the shrimp in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes per side until opaque and cooked through. Remove from heat.
  3. Prepare the corn salad by mixing fire-roasted corn, diced red pepper, chopped cilantro, 1 tablespoon olive oil, lime juice, Kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper in a bowl. Let the flavors meld.
  4. Assemble by dividing cooked brown rice among bowls. Top with blackened shrimp and corn salad. Add slices of avocado and squeeze fresh lime juice on top.

Notes

For best flavor, marinate shrimp in spices for 15-30 minutes beforehand. Use fresh avocado right before serving to maintain its color.

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