Grande Avocado Bowl - Shrimp Recipe
Make Grande Avocado Bowl - Shrimp Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Base
Shrimp
Toppings
Method
Cooking the Quinoa
- 1
Rinse the Quinoa
Rinse 1 cup of quinoa under cold running water to remove any bitterness.
- 2
Cook the Quinoa
In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the quinoa is fluffy and water is absorbed.
- 3
Fluff the Quinoa
Once cooked, remove from heat and let it sit for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
Cooking the Shrimp
- 4
Heat the Pan
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat.
- 5
- 6
Cook the Shrimp
Add 1 pound of peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet. Season with paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the shrimp are pink and opaque.
Assembling the Bowl
- 7
Prepare the Base
In a serving bowl, add a generous scoop of the cooked quinoa as the base.
- 8
Add the Shrimp
Top the quinoa with the sautéed shrimp.
- 9
Add Toppings
Arrange the sliced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, and sliced red onion over the shrimp.
- 10
Garnish and Serve
Sprinkle chopped fresh cilantro on top, drizzle with lime juice, and serve immediately.
