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 wild-caught shrimp peeled and deveined
- 3 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Roasted Chickpeas
- 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 1 tbsp ghee
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt to taste
Paprika Mayo
- 1/3 cup avocado oil mayonnaise
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp fresh 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 mix with coconut milk, water, and salt in pot.
- Bring to boil then simmer for 15 minutes or until fluffy.
Roast the Chickpeas:
- Coat chickpeas in ghee and toss in paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- 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.
Notes
The ingredients I use throughout my recipes reflect my personal food philosophy, which prioritizes whole, minimally processed foods and higher-quality options when available, such as organic produce, pasture-raised or grass-fed meats, and responsibly sourced ingredients. I encourage choosing these options when they are accessible to you, but they are not required to make a delicious and nourishing meal. Use the ingredients that work best for your lifestyle, preferences, and budget.
Learn more about my preferred ingredients and why I choose them here.