Description
A vibrant Mediterranean-inspired dish featuring spiced shrimp, creamy avocado, and a fresh peach salad. High in protein and packed with healthy fats, this quick 20-minute recipe is perfect for health-conscious meals or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Large shrimp, peeled and deveined (1 pound)
Smoked paprika (1 teaspoon)
Ground cumin (½ teaspoon)
Garlic powder (½ teaspoon)
Cayenne pepper (¼ teaspoon)
Dried oregano (½ teaspoon)
Salt (½ teaspoon)
Olive oil (3 tablespoons)
Honey (1 tablespoon)
Avocado (1 medium)
Peaches, sliced (2 medium)
Cucumber, diced (½ medium)
Red onion, thinly sliced (¼ small)
Lime, juice and zest (1 medium)
Fresh cilantro (¼ cup, chopped)
Cooked rice (2 cups)
Instructions
Combine paprika, cumin, garlic powder, cayenne, oregano, and salt in a bowl
Toss shrimp with 1 tablespoon olive oil and spice blend until coated
Heat skillet over medium-high. Cook shrimp in single layer 2-3 minutes per side until legs curl
Remove shrimp. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon honey, toss to coat
In a bowl, add peaches, cucumber, avocado, and red onion
Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil, lime juice, zest, and toss
Add 1 tablespoon honey and cilantro to salad, toss gently
Layer rice in bowls. Top with shrimp, then salad, and sprinkle with fresh cilantro
Notes
Use cold shrimp for better spice absorption
Add rice vinegar to salad for extra tang
Toast cilantro lightly in a dry skillet to enhance aroma
Thin avocado slices to prevent overcooking if heated
For vegan version, substitute honey with maple syrup
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 210mg