Shrimp Bowls with Coconut Cilantro Lime Rice & Pineapple Sal

• servings: 4 servings
• total time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

2 cups white jasmine rice

1 cup coconut milk, (from can)

3 tablespoons coconut oil, (divided)

Juice of 1 lime

1/2 cup cilantro, (roughly chopped)

1 pound raw shrimp, (peeled and deveined)

2 teaspoons garlic powder

2 teaspoons chili powder

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

Salt and black pepper, (to taste)

Pineapple salsa

Avocado slices, cilantro, and lime wedges, (for serving)

Directions

Cook the rice: Add the rice, coconut milk, and water to a medium saucepan over medium heat. (Quick note: be sure to double check the cook time and the liquid for the particular rice you have - they’re all a little different! As a rule of thumb, you’ll want 1 part coconut milk to 1 part water.) Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook until all the liquid is absorbed per the time indicated on your rice’s package directions. Remove from the heat, add in 2 of the tablespoons of coconut oil, the lime juice, and the cilantro, and fluff with a fork to combine.

Cook the shrimp: Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of coconut oil to a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Lay the shrimp out on a cutting board and, using a paper towel, pat them dry. Season with the garlic powder, chili powder, smoked paprika, dried oregano, and ½ teaspoon each salt and ground black pepper, tossing to coat the shrimp well. Add the shrimp to the skillet, arranging them in a single layer - you may have to work in batches - and cook for 1-2 minutes per side, until the shrimp is pink & opaque. Transfer the cooked shrimp to a plate and set aside.

Assemble the bowls: Add a scoop of rice to the bottom of a bowl. Top with the shrimp, the pineapple salsa, some sliced avocado, extra chopped cilantro, and a spritz of lime juice. Enjoy!

Nutrition

• Calories: 522 kcal
• Total Fat: 21 g
• Saturated Fat: 14 g
• Cholesterol: 285 mg
• Sodium: 911 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 58 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1 g
• Protein: 31 g