A zesty bowl with Cajun-spiced shrimp, rice, fresh veggies, and creamy avocado for a balanced, vibrant dish.
# What You'll Need:
→ Shrimp
01 - 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 ½ tsp Cajun seasoning
04 - ½ tsp smoked paprika
05 - ¼ tsp salt
06 - ¼ tsp black pepper
07 - 1 clove garlic, minced
→ Rice
08 - 1 cup long-grain white rice
09 - 2 cups water or low-sodium chicken broth
10 - ½ tsp salt
→ Vegetable Toppings
11 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
12 - 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned and drained)
13 - ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
14 - 1 cup shredded lettuce
15 - 1 avocado, sliced
16 - ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
→ Sauce
17 - ⅓ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
18 - 1 tbsp lime juice
19 - ½ tsp hot sauce (optional)
20 - Salt and pepper, to taste
→ For Serving
21 - 1 lime, cut into wedges
# Directions:
01 - Combine rice, water or broth, and ½ teaspoon salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes until rice is tender. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork.
02 - Whisk sour cream or Greek yogurt with lime juice, hot sauce if desired, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.
03 - Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Toss with olive oil, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and minced garlic until evenly coated.
04 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove from heat.
05 - While shrimp cooks, halve cherry tomatoes, slice red onion, shred lettuce, slice avocado, and chop cilantro.
06 - Distribute rice evenly into four bowls. Arrange shrimp, cherry tomatoes, corn, red onion, lettuce, avocado slices, and cilantro on top. Drizzle with prepared sauce and serve with lime wedges.
