Sautéed Garlic Shrimp and Brown Rice Bowl with Avocado

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-19 · Updated 2026-05-19

A quick sauté of garlic shrimp served over nutty brown rice with fresh avocado and a squeeze of lime for a light, satisfying bowl. This Latin American-inspired healthy bowl recipe (gluten free), ready in about 55 minutes, pairs brown rice, water, large shrimp for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 cup brown rice
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 12 oz, peeled and deveined large shrimp
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 medium, sliced ripe avocado
• 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 2 tbsp, chopped cilantro leaves

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Rinse 1 cup brown rice under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine brown rice and 2 1/2 cups water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then cover and reduce to low. Simmer for 40-45 minutes until rice is tender and water is absorbed. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork.
2. Step 2: While rice cooks, heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
3. Step 3: Add 12 oz peeled and deveined large shrimp, season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque, stirring occasionally.
4. Step 4: To assemble each bowl, spoon 1/2 cup cooked brown rice into a bowl, top with 6 cooked shrimp and 1/2 sliced medium avocado. Drizzle with 1/2 tbsp fresh lime juice and sprinkle with 1 tbsp chopped cilantro leaves. Serve immediately.