Garlic Butter Shrimp Bowl
This healthy garlic butter shrimp bowl recipe is packed with bold tropical flavors and nourishing ingredients. Juicy garlic butter shrimp, creamy coconut rice, crispy chickpeas, and fresh toppings create a balanced, high-protein meal that’s both vibrant and satisfying.
Ingredients
Coconut Rice
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup water
- Pinch of salt
Garlic Butter Shrimp
- 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
- 3 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Roasted Chickpeas
- 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt to taste
Paprika Mayo
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Pinch of salt
Toppings
- 1 mango diced
- 1 avocado sliced
- Sesame seeds
- Celery microgreens
Instructions
Cook the Rice:
- Rinse rice and cook with coconut milk, water, and salt until fluffy.
Roast the Chickpeas:
- Bake at 400°F for 20–25 minutes until crispy.
Cook the Shrimp:
- Sauté garlic in butter, add shrimp, and cook until pink. Finish with lemon juice.
Make the Sauce:
- Mix mayonnaise, paprika, lemon juice, garlic powder, and salt.
Assemble the Bowl:
- Add rice, shrimp, chickpeas, mango, and avocado. Drizzle with sauce.
Serve & Enjoy:
- Top with sesame seeds and microgreens and enjoy fresh.