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Shrimp & Rice Bowl with Pineapple Salsa

Sweet and Savory Shrimp & Rice Bowl with Pineapple Salsa

Elevate your dinner with a delicious Shrimp & Rice Bowl with Pineapple Salsa, combining savory shrimp and zesty salsa in just 30 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood, Tropical
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Rice
  • 1 cup Jasmine Rice Rinsed
For the Shrimp
  • 0.5 lb Shrimp Fresh or frozen
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
  • Salt Salt To taste
  • Pepper Pepper To taste
For the Pineapple Salsa
  • 1 cup Pineapple Chopped, fresh or canned
  • 0.25 cup Red Onion Chopped
  • 1 unit Roma Tomato Chopped
  • 0.25 cup Cilantro Chopped
  • 1 unit Lime Juice Juice from one lime
For the Avocado Crema
  • 1 unit Avocado Ripe
  • 0.25 cup Greek Yogurt
  • 1 unit Green Onion A handful
  • 1 unit Lime Juice Juice from another lime
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • Water Water To adjust consistency
Seasoning & Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For sautéing

Equipment

  • pot
  • skillet
  • blender
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Directions
  1. Rinse jasmine rice under cold water until clear. Combine with 1¾ cups water and a pinch of salt. Boil, then simmer until fluffy.
  2. Pat dry shrimp, toss with Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper. Let sit for 10 minutes.
  3. Chop pineapple, red onion, and Roma tomato. Mix with cilantro and lime juice. Season and let sit for 10 minutes.
  4. Blend avocado, Greek yogurt, cilantro, green onion, lime juice, olive oil, and water until smooth.
  5. Heat olive oil in skillet. Cook shrimp until golden brown, then flip and cook until opaque.
  6. Serve rice topped with shrimp, pineapple salsa, and avocado crema. Enjoy the harmony of flavors!

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, pat the shrimp dry before cooking and avoid overcooking. Pineapple salsa is best fresh.

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