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nut Cilantro Lime Rice & Pineapple Salsa Recipe

nut Cilantro Lime Rice & Pineapple Salsa Recipe

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  • Author: Lola
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A delightful and quick recipe for Shrimp Bowls with Coconut Cilantro Lime Rice & Pineapple Salsa. Perfect for a refreshing summer meal or any time of the year. Enjoy the zesty flavors of coconut, cilantro, lime, and juicy shrimp combined with a tropical pineapple salsa.


Ingredients

Rice:

  • 2 cups white jasmine rice
  • 1 cup coconut milk, from can
  • 3 tablespoons coconut oil, divided
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1/2 cup cilantro, roughly chopped

Shrimp:

  • 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Additional:

  • Pineapple salsa
  • Avocado slices, cilantro, and lime wedges, for serving

Instructions

  1. Cook the rice: Combine rice, coconut milk, and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with coconut oil, lime juice, and cilantro.
  2. Cook the shrimp: Season shrimp and cook in coconut oil until pink & opaque.
  3. Assemble the bowls: Place rice in a bowl, top with shrimp, pineapple salsa, avocado, cilantro, and lime juice. Enjoy!

Notes

  • You can meal prep the ingredients. Store them in separate containers until ready to assemble the bowls.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 522 kcal
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 911mg
  • Fat: 21g
  • Saturated Fat: 14g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 58g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 31g
  • Cholesterol: 285mg