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    Urban Bliss Life » All Recipes » Seafood Recipes » Shrimp Avocado Brown Rice Bowl

    Published: January 29, 2018 / Updated: December 27, 2022 by Marlynn Jayme Schotland · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Shrimp Avocado Brown Rice Bowl

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    Need more satisfying gluten free, dairy free recipes? Try this Shrimp Avocado Brown Rice Bowl! It serves two, but you can easily adjust ingredient amounts to serve four for dinner, or for a solo lunch.

    Gluten free dairy free recipes - Shrimp Avocado Brown Rice Bowl

    Do you have a favorite food?

    It's hard to narrow it down, and my tastes do change quite a bit, but the one food that remains a favorite throughout my life is shrimp. Growing up in the Pacific Northwest, I LOVE seafood, and I could eat shrimp all day, every day!

    (Well, I do love lobster, but since I'm fairly practical, I have trained my tastebuds to favor the more wallet-friendly shrimp over the usually wallet-emptying lobster).

    Shrimp: a #FastLunch staple ingredient

    shrimp avocado rice bowl shrimp close up

    Working from home, I've learned to make a lot of fast lunches on the fly. If you follow me on Instagram, I will often post my #FastLunch creations in my InstaStories at least once a week.

    Shrimp is a staple #FastLunch ingredient, as it's so easy to add to so many different types of dishes - pastas, salads, rice bowls, soups, bento - and it cooks quickly. Shrimp is such a great way to take in some healthy protein mid-day, too, without the added fat that other meat proteins have.

    Today's recipe is an old favorite #FastLunch dish that I've been meaning to post for a while.

    Shrimp Avocado Brown Rice Bowl

    shrimp avocado rice bowl close up

    Here's why this is one of my favorite gluten free, dairy free recipes, and why it's such a smart, healthy, energy-boosting lunch option:

    • The brown rice base is naturally gluten-free. It has high magnesium content which is good for heart health, and brown rice has been reported to have anti-inflammatory properties, helps with digestion, energy, and helps lower cholesterol.
    • Avocados are loaded with potassium and also heart-healthy monosaturated fatty acids (the good fat!).
    • Tomatoes are vitamin and nutrient powerhouses, as they are packed with vitamin A, C, and vitamin K, as well as significant amounts of vitamin B6, folate, and thiamin.
    • Finally, the almighty shrimp is low in fat, calories, and lower on the mercury scale compared to many other popular seafood items. A serving of shrimp has almost the same amount of protein as a serving of hamburger beef (without the fat!), and is packed with vitamins B6 and B12 as well as minerals such as magnesium, zinc, copper, and selenium.

    Gluten free, dairy free recipes: Shrimp Avocado Brown Rice Bowl 

    Gluten free dairy free recipes - shrimp avocado rice bowl with napkin and leaves
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    Shrimp Avocado Brown Rice Bowl

    5 from 2 votes
    Recipe by Marlynn Schotland
    This Shrimp Avocado Brown Rice Bowl is a light, heart-healthy, delicious lunch or dinner! 
    Servings: 3
    Calories: 793kcal
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    Ingredients

    • 2 cups brown rice
    • 1 tbsp olive oil
    • 1 cup shrimp medium or large, tails off, peeled
    • 1 tsp lime juice
    • salt & pepper
    • 2 avocados peeled, pitted, chopped
    • 3 Roma tomatoes seeded, chopped
    • 1 tsp, divided lime juice
    • 1 tsp fresh dill chopped

    Instructions

    • Cook brown rice according to package instructions. While the rice is cooking, prepare the rest of the dish. 
      In a medium or large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add shrimp, salt & pepper both sides evenly, and add 1 teaspoon of lime juice. Stir and sauté shrimp about 2 minutes on each side, cooking until the shrimp turns pink. Set aside on a plate.
      In two bowls, add the cooked brown rice. Top with equal amounts of cooked shrimp, chopped avocados, and chopped tomatoes; squeeze about a ½ teaspoon of fresh lime juice over each bowl. Sprinkle chopped dill evenly over each bowl. Season with salt & pepper to taste. 
      Eat up! 
    Tried this recipe?Please leave a star rating and comment! Then snap a pic of your dish and share it on social media. Tag @UrbanBlissLife and #UrbanBlissLife!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 793kcal | Carbohydrates: 111g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 127mg | Sodium: 112mg | Potassium: 1349mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 716IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 115mg | Iron: 4mg

    Nutrition information is a general estimate. Actual nutrition details may vary depending on the exact foods & brands you use to make this recipe. It does not take into account any substitutions, toppings, or optional ingredients.

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      1. Mira Edorra says

        February 04, 2018 at 1:47 am

        5 stars
        I love FastLunch. This recipe is incredibly simple to prepare, and a great way to use up leftover brown rice! YUMMM!!!

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      2. Meg says

        January 30, 2018 at 7:54 pm

        Looks like a tasty and healthy meal. And I love pretty much anything with avocado in it!

        Reply
      3. Hillary Harper says

        January 29, 2018 at 11:59 pm

        I am all about "fast lunches"! And shrimp is such a great ingredient to meal prep with. Definitely making these over the weekend for my lunch next week!

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        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          January 30, 2018 at 6:17 pm

          Me, too! It's a win-win when it's fast and tasty! Thanks, Hillary!

      4. Kelsey says

        January 29, 2018 at 11:55 pm

        This look fantastic! I love all the ingredients.

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        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          January 30, 2018 at 6:16 pm

          Thanks, Kelsey!

      5. Erin @ Platings and Pairings says

        January 29, 2018 at 5:43 pm

        5 stars
        Love that you added some fresh dill to the recipe - This looks absolutely delicious and perfect for a quick lunch or dinner!

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        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          January 30, 2018 at 6:16 pm

          Thanks so much, Erin!

      6. Melissa Manos says

        January 29, 2018 at 4:49 pm

        Did you say avocado?!!! anything with avocado is #1 on my list! And quick and easy... I'm making this for my family tomorrow! Thanks for the recipe!

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        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          January 30, 2018 at 6:16 pm

          Same! I'm glad! Thank you, Melissa!

      7. Catherine @ Ten Thousand Hour Mama says

        January 29, 2018 at 4:03 pm

        You're talking my language here, Marlynn. I've been dairy free and GF for a month now and am hitting a recipe rut. I'll try this soon—and even better, my husband told me last night he's hankering for shrimp. Double bonus!

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        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          January 30, 2018 at 6:15 pm

          Yay! Let me know how you like them!

      8. Melissa (Pen and Parent) says

        January 29, 2018 at 3:50 pm

        This looks like a super healthy lunch. I'm always happy about a dish that can incorporate avacado!

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        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          January 30, 2018 at 6:14 pm

          Me, too! Love avocados! Thanks, Melissa!

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