AVOCADO LIME RICE WITH GRILLED SHRIMP

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This recipe combines veggies, grains, and protein for a meal that is ready in just over a half hour (including prep), and serves four.

Provided by Mary Jenny

Categories     Rice

Time 35m

Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups minute rice premium long grain white rice
1 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted and mashed
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or 2 tablespoons parsley, divided
20 peeled and de-veined frozen shrimp, thawed (U 16-20)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons lime zest

Steps:

  • Cook rice according to package directions. Meanwhile mix avocado with lime juice, cumin and half the salt and half the cilantro or parsley. Stir into rice.
  • Meanwhile, preheat grill to high, grease grate well. Toss shrimp with oil, garlic, lime zest and remaining salt. Thread evenly onto metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill skewers, for 2 to 3 minutes per side or until shrimp start to curl and turn pink.
  • Serve rice with shrimp skewers. Garnish with remaining cilantro or parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 517.5, Fat 15.3, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 58, Sodium 561, Carbohydrate 80.2, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 0.6, Protein 14.1

Innocent Syed
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Overall, I thought this recipe was pretty good. I would make it again, but I would make a few changes.


xOmega Prime
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I'll use less lime juice next time.


Moses Bonnick
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my rice turned out mushy. The shrimp were still good though.


Shoaib Arif
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This recipe was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The end result was a delicious and impressive dish.


IYAD Shaheen
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I'm not a big fan of avocado, but I really enjoyed this dish. The lime and rice balanced out the avocado flavor perfectly.


Mihai
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This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. I would definitely recommend it to others.


Habib Ahmed shaikh
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I found this recipe to be a bit too spicy, but I think that's just my personal preference.


Aphiwe Mvontyolo
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The avocado lime rice was a bit bland for my taste, but the grilled shrimp was delicious.


Magic Freak
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This dish was a great way to use up some leftover rice. It was also a nice change from my usual shrimp recipes.


Baniniya Gau
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. The avocado and lime add a really nice freshness to the dish.


WAJAHAT PUKHTOON
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This avocado lime rice with grilled shrimp was a hit at my dinner party! The flavors were incredible, and the presentation was beautiful. I will definitely be making this dish again.