Mexican Shrimp & Rice Bowls with Corn Pico de Gallo and Avocado

Name: Mexican Shrimp & Rice Bowls with Corn Pico de Gallo and Avocado
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Mexican, Latin American, American
Ingredients: Cilantro Lime Rice; 2 cups long-grain white rice or jasmine rice; Chicken broth (use the amount of liquid recommended by your rice cooker); 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil; 1 teaspoon salt (adjust based on broth); Zest of 1 lime; Juice of 2 limes; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional); Juice of 1 lime; 2 cups corn (fresh, canned, or thawed frozen); 2 Roma tomatoes, diced; 1/2 red onion, finely diced; 1 jalapeño, finely chopped; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; Salt to taste; 2 avocados, sliced or diced; Extra cilantro; Lime wedges

19 steps

Prep:20minCook:25min

Flavorful bowls with cilantro lime rice, chili-lime shrimp, and fresh corn pico de gallo, finished with creamy avocado and lime. Great for an easy lunch or dinner meal prep.

Updated at: Mon, 06 Jul 2026 21:55:24 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories847.3 kcal (42%)

Total Fat20.7 g (30%)

Carbs118 g (45%)

Sugars3.9 g (4%)

Protein51.3 g (103%)

Sodium2308.2 mg (115%)

Fiber11 g (39%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

Instructions

Step 1

Make the Rice

Step 2

1. Add rice, chicken broth, butter or olive oil, and salt to the rice cooker.

Step 3

2. Cook according to your rice cooker instructions.

Step 4

3. When finished, fluff rice with a fork.

Step 5

4. Stir in lime zest, lime juice, and chopped cilantro.

Step 6

Prepare the Corn Pico de Gallo

Step 7

1. Combine corn, tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a bowl.

Step 8

2. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Step 9

Cook the Shrimp

Step 10

1. Pat shrimp dry with paper towels.

Step 11

2. Toss shrimp with olive oil, garlic, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, cayenne, and lime juice.

Step 12

3. Let shrimp marinate for 10–20 minutes.

Step 13

4. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 14

5. Cook shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and lightly charred.

Step 15

Assemble the Bowls

Step 16

1. Add cilantro lime rice to each bowl.

Step 17

2. Top with seasoned shrimp.