Shrimp Grain Bowl (Printer-friendly)

Succulent shrimp over nutty grains with crisp veggies and a zesty lime-honey dressing for a balanced meal.

# What You Need:

→ Seafood

01 - 14 oz medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 clove garlic, minced
04 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
05 - ½ tsp salt
06 - ¼ tsp black pepper

→ Grains

07 - 7 oz cooked brown rice (or quinoa, farro, or mixed grains)

→ Vegetables & Toppings

08 - 1 cup red cabbage, shredded
09 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
10 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
11 - 1 avocado, sliced
12 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
13 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

→ Dressing

14 - 3 tbsp olive oil
15 - 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
16 - 1 tbsp honey
17 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
18 - ½ tsp salt
19 - ¼ tsp ground black pepper

# How to Make It:

01 - In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until fully emulsified. Set aside.
02 - In a mixing bowl, toss the peeled and deveined shrimp with olive oil, minced garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
03 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange the seasoned shrimp in an even layer and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until they turn pink and become opaque throughout. Remove from heat.
04 - Divide the cooked grains among four serving bowls. Layer shredded red cabbage, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced avocado, and the cooked shrimp over the grains in each bowl.
05 - Drizzle the prepared dressing generously over each bowl. Garnish with thinly sliced green onions and chopped fresh cilantro. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The smoky paprika shrimp paired with that honey lime dressing is the kind of flavor combo that makes you close your eyes on the first bite.
  • Everything comes together in about half an hour, which means you get a stunning, colorful bowl on the table faster than delivery.
  • It is endlessly adaptable, so whatever vegetables are languishing in your crisper drawer can find a happy home here.
02 -
  • Do not crowd the pan with shrimp because they will steam instead of sear, and that beautiful golden edge is where half the flavor lives.
  • Let the dressing sit for at least five minutes before serving, because the honey and mustard need time to marry with the lime juice for the best taste.
  • If you are meal prepping, keep the dressing in a separate container so the grains do not get soggy overnight.
03 -
  • Dry the shrimp thoroughly with paper towels before seasoning, because excess moisture is the enemy of a good sear.
  • Taste a shrimp before taking the pan off the heat, since cooking times vary wildly depending on their size and how hot your stove actually runs.

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