Mediterranean Shrimp Avocado Bowls
Mediterranean Shrimp Avocado Bowls are a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines succulent shrimp with creamy avocados and fresh vegetables, all drizzled with zesty lemon juice. Perfect for summer gatherings or a light weeknight dinner, these bowls are not only visually appealing but also quick to prepare.
- Author: Jennifer
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Heat 2 tbsp of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season shrimp with salt and pepper, then sauté until pink and opaque (3-4 minutes per side). Remove from heat.
- In a large bowl, combine diced avocados, halved cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and sliced red onion.
- Add the warm shrimp to the veggie mix. Drizzle with remaining olive oil and lemon juice; gently toss to combine without mashing the avocados.
- Serve in bowls topped with chopped herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 300g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: For added flavor, marinate the shrimp in lemon juice and herbs before cooking. You can substitute shrimp with grilled chicken or add seasonal veggies based on preference. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to two days; reheat gently to maintain texture.