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cilantro lime shrimp coconut rice bowl

Cilantro Lime Shrimp & Coconut Rice Bowl

Easy, flavorful shrimp are cooked with garlic, cilantro and lime over a bed of coconut rice.
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course Main Course
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb shrimp thawed
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 limes
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
  • 1 cup rice rinsed
  • 1 can coconut milk unsweetened
  • Salt & Pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Add the rinsed rice and coconut milk to a small pot, bring to a boil.
  • Cover and turn to low for 15 minutes.
  • While rice cooks, dry the shrimp off and heat a pan over medium heat for 2 minutes.
  • Add 1 tbsp avocado oil and heat for another minute.
  • Add garlic, stirring for 20-30 seconds, until fragrant.
  • Add shrimp to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes, until shrimp have turned pink.
  • Turn off heat, and juice 2 limes into the pan and add the chopped cilantro.
  • Check the rice by sticking a fork down and make sure all of the liquid has been absorbed.
  • Remove from heat and wait 5 minutes until fluffing with a fork.
Keyword bowl, cilantro, dinner, easy, lime, quick, rice, shrimp