Best 7 Brown Rice With Shrimp And Avocado Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey with our tantalizing Brown Rice with Shrimp and Avocado, a vibrant symphony of flavors and textures sure to delight your palate. This wholesome dish combines the nutty aroma of brown rice, the succulent sweetness of succulent shrimp, and the creamy richness of ripe avocado, topped with a zesty cilantro-lime dressing. As you savor each bite, you'll discover a harmonious blend of savory, tangy, and refreshing notes that will keep you coming back for more. Alongside this main course, we present a delightful Avocado and Black Bean Salad, a refreshing medley of avocado, black beans, corn, tomatoes, and a tangy dressing, perfect for a light and flavorful side dish. And to satisfy your sweet cravings, indulge in our decadent Avocado Chocolate Mousse, a luscious dessert that combines the creamy indulgence of avocado with the rich decadence of chocolate, resulting in a symphony of flavors that will transport you to dessert heaven. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and embark on a culinary adventure with our trio of avocado-inspired recipes.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

FRIED BROWN RICE WITH SHRIMP AND VEGETABLES



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Add carrots, peas and scallion to this shrimp dish with egg and brown rice.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large egg, beaten
1/2 pound peeled and deveined medium shrimp, tails on
Kosher salt
1/2 cup chopped watercress
1/4 cup shredded carrots
1/4 cup frozen peas, thawed
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon soy sauce
3 cups cold cooked brown rice
1 tablespoon chopped scallions
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

Steps:

  • Heat a large nonstick skillet or wok over high heat and then swirl in 1 tablespoon of the oil. When the oil begins to smoke, add the egg and swirl the skillet to make a flat egg pancake that's only half set, about 10 seconds; scoop out onto a plate.
  • Add the shrimp to the skillet, sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring constantly, until just cooked through, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. Add the remaining tablespoon oil, then add the watercress, carrots, peas, garlic, soy sauce, and 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring constantly, until the watercress wilts and the peas heat through, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add the rice, stirring to break up any clumps, and spread it out in the skillet. Cook until heated through, about 3 minutes. Return the egg, shrimp, and any juices to the skillet and cook, stirring and breaking up the egg, to mix it in thoroughly, about 1 minute. Season with additional salt if needed. Stir in the scallions and sesame oil and serve.

DIRTY BROWN RICE WITH SHRIMP



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A healthier twist on a Cajun classic, the addition of shrimp turns this "dirty brown rice" into a fabulous main dish. I'd like to think of this as a Cajun shrimp fried rice. With Mardi Gras ending tomorrow, I thought this would be the perfect timing to share this recipe from the archives because I LOVE this dish!

Provided by Gina

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 cups uncooked brown rice
chicken bouillon cube (Knorr)
2 bay leaves (divided)
1/8 + 1/4 tsp cayenne (divided)
1/8 + 1/2 tsp paprika
1/8 + 1/2 tsp thyme
1 tsp oil
1 onion (diced)
2 celery (diced)
1 green pepper (diced)
1 clove garlic (minced)
1/2 lb 96% lean ground beef (Laura's lean beef)
salt and fresh pepper (to taste)
1 lb medium shrimp (peeled and deveined)
2 scallions (chopped)

Steps:

  • Cook brown rice according to package directions in water along with a chicken bouillon, 1 bay leaf and 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 each of salt, cayenne, paprika and thyme.
  • When the rice is almost done cooking, heat a large heavy saucepan on medium-low heat.
  • Add the oil, onions, green pepper, celery, bay leaf and garlic. Sauté on medium-low heat until soft, about 5 minutes.
  • Add beef, salt, black pepper, remaining paprika, thyme and cayenne pepper.
  • Sauté until browned, about 10-15 minutes; add shrimp, cover and cook 5 more minutes.
  • When the rice is done, toss with beef and shrimp and combine well. Top with scallions and serve.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 1/3 cups, Calories 346.5 kcal, Carbohydrate 44 g, Protein 28 g, Fat 6 g, Sodium 151 mg, Fiber 2.5 g, Sugar 1 g

BROWN-RICE BOWL WITH SHRIMP, SNOW PEAS, AND AVOCADO



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Avocado is right at home in this Asian-style supper of shrimp, snow peas, and brown rice. Serve the citrusy sauce on the side, or drizzle over each bowl.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Shrimp Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 11

Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 cup long-grain brown rice
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from 1 to 2 lemons)
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 teaspoons light-brown sugar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound peeled and deveined medium shrimp, thawed if frozen
1/2 pound snow peas, trimmed and halved on the diagonal
1 piece (1 inch long) fresh ginger, peeled and cut into matchsticks
1 Hass avocado, pitted and cut into chunks

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring 2 cups salted water to a boil. Add rice; cover, reduce heat to low, and cook until rice is tender and water is absorbed, 45 to 50 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl or liquid-measuring cup, stir together soy sauce, lemon juice, vinegar, and sugar until sugar is dissolved. Set sauce aside.
  • When rice has finished cooking, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add shrimp, snow peas, and ginger; season with salt and pepper. Cook until shrimp are opaque throughout and snow peas are bright green, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Divide rice among four bowls. Top with shrimp mixture and avocado; serve sauce on the side.

LEMONY SHRIMP OVER BROWN RICE



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This shrimp dish was something I threw together one night and my family loved it. It's really easy, healthy, and tasty!

Provided by almondjoy2807

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Shrimp

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup brown rice
1 ⅔ cups water
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup white wine
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 ½ pounds medium shrimp - peeled and deveined
¼ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
½ teaspoon cornstarch

Steps:

  • Combine the brown rice and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and cook until all the water is absorbed, about 25 minutes.
  • Melt the butter with the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook the garlic in the butter and oil until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour in the wine and lemon juice; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer. Stir in the shrimp and cook until the shrimp turns pink, stirring regularly, 5 to 7 minutes. Sprinkle the parsley over the shrimp and cook another 2 minutes. Add the cornstarch to the liquid and stir until it thickens, about 1 minute more. Serve hot over the brown rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 550.6 calories, Carbohydrate 40.2 g, Cholesterol 281.7 mg, Fat 23 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 38.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 322.4 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

GRAIN BOWL WITH BLACKENED SHRIMP, AVOCADO, AND BLACK BEANS



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This blackened shrimp salad bowl is big and bold in flavor and makes for a low-calorie meal packed with shrimp, brown rice, corn, crisp bell pepper, black beans, and avocado. Easy to create with ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen/pantry. If you prefer to serve burrito-style, just heat up some flour tortillas and wrap it all up. Either way, it's delish!

Provided by Sahara B

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Bowls

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 25

1 ⅛ cups water
½ cup dirty rice mix (such as Zatarain's® Dirty Brown Rice)
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons paprika
1 ½ teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained
1 red bell pepper, diced
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 lime, juiced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 avocado
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
¼ cup plain Greek yogurt (such as Chobani®)
1 clove garlic
3 tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
1 avocado, sliced
1 lime, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Combine water and dirty rice mix in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cover. Cook until water is absorbed, about 45 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork and set aside until needed.
  • While rice is cooking, combine shrimp, chili powder, paprika, cumin, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
  • Heat oil in a medium cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook until no longer pink, about 2 minutes per side.
  • Mix corn, red bell pepper, cilantro, lime juice, and olive oil together in a bowl to make corn salad.
  • Combine avocado, cilantro, yogurt, garlic, olive oil, salt, and black pepper in a food processor. Pulse until dressing is smooth.
  • Assemble bowls by dividing cooked rice, cooked shrimp, corn salad, black beans, and sliced avocado evenly. Drizzle with dressing and garnish with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 695.7 calories, Carbohydrate 61.8 g, Cholesterol 175.4 mg, Fat 39.3 g, Fiber 18.6 g, Protein 32.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 2032.1 mg, Sugar 6.4 g

CARIBBEAN SHRIMP & RICE BOWL



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I had a similar rice bowl on vacation and re-created this lighter version at home. It takes me back to the islands every time I make it. Try grilling the shrimp for more beachy flavor. -Lauren Katz, Ashburn, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
1/3 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained
1 medium mango, peeled and cubed
1/2 cup salsa
1 package (8.8 ounces) ready-to-serve brown rice
1 pound uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined
1 teaspoon Caribbean jerk seasoning
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 green onions, sliced
Lime wedges, optional

Steps:

  • For avocado cream, mash avocado with sour cream and salt until smooth. In a small saucepan, combine beans, pineapple, mango and salsa; heat through, stirring occasionally. Prepare rice according to package directions., Toss shrimp with jerk seasoning. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp; cook and stir until shrimp turn pink, 2-3 minutes., Divide rice and bean mixture among four bowls. Top with shrimp and green onions. Serve with avocado cream and, if desired, lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 498 calories, Fat 14g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 145mg cholesterol, Sodium 698mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

BROWN-RICE BOWL WITH SHRIMP, SNOW PEAS, AND AVOCADO



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Categories     Sauce     Rice     Side     Shrimp     Avocado     Pea     Brown Rice     Boil

Yield serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups water
1 cup long-grain brown rice
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from 2 lemons)
2 tablespoons rice vinegar (unseasoned)
2 teaspoons light-brown sugar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil, such as safflower
1 pound fresh or frozen (thawed) medium shrimp (36 to 40 count), peeled and deveined (see page 361)
8 ounces snow peas, stem ends and any strings removed, sliced diagonally into 1/2-inch pieces
1 piece (1 inch) fresh ginger, peeled and cut into matchsticks
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 ripe avocado, pitted, peeled, and cut into chunks (see page 360)

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add rice; cover, reduce heat to low, and cook until rice is tender and water is absorbed, 45 to 50 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand covered, 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make sauce: Stir together soy sauce, lemon juice, vinegar, and sugar until sugar is dissolved.
  • While rice is standing, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add shrimp, snow peas, and ginger; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until shrimp are opaque throughout and snow peas are bright green and crisp-tender, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Fluff rice with a fork, and divide among four bowls. Top with shrimp mixture and avocado; serve sauce on the side.

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cooked shrimp or frozen shrimp that has been thawed.
  • If you don't have avocado on hand, you can substitute another creamy ingredient, such as ripe mango or black beans.
  • For a spicier dish, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.
  • Garnish the finished dish with chopped cilantro or parsley for a pop of freshness.
  • Serve the brown rice with shrimp and avocado as a main course or as a side dish.

Conclusion:

Brown rice with shrimp and avocado is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. The combination of brown rice, shrimp, and avocado provides a balance of flavors and textures that is sure to please everyone. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try.

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