Ingredients
Scale
- ½ lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp Old Bay seasoning
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Olive oil
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1¾ cups water
- â…“ pineapple, diced (about 1 heaping cup)
- ¼ red onion, diced
- 1 Roma tomato, diced
- ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- Red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- ½ avocado (for Avocado Crema)
- 2 tbsp Greek yogurt (for Avocado Crema)
- 2 green onion stems (for Avocado Crema)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for Avocado Crema)
- â…“ cup water (for Avocado Crema, adjust for desired consistency)
- Salt & pepper, to taste (for Avocado Crema)
Instructions
- Cook the jasmine rice according to package directions: Rinse 1 cup of rice until the water runs clear and combine with 1¾ cups water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes. Let it rest off the heat for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
- Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and toss with onion powder, garlic powder, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper. Let sit while making the salsa.
- Dice the pineapple and combine with red onion and Roma tomato. Stir in cilantro and lime juice, season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
- For avocado crema, blend avocado, Greek yogurt, cilantro, green onion stems, lime juice, and olive oil with â…“ cup water until smooth. Adjust water for desired consistency; season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, add seasoned shrimp, and cook for 2-3 minutes without moving. Flip and cook another 2-3 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Assemble bowls by dividing cooked jasmine rice, topping with shrimp, pineapple salsa, and avocado crema if using. Serve immediately.
Notes
For added flavor, ensure the shrimp are well-seasoned and use fresh ingredients for the salsa and avocado crema.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Tropical
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg