Garlic Shrimp Meal Prep Bowl With Cilantro Lime Rice

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Garlic Shrimp Meal Prep Bowl With Cilantro Lime Rice

Easy to make sauteed garlic shrimp recipe with a side of cilantro lime rice.

Prep Time15

Cook Time40

Total Time55

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Rena

Ingredients

Cilantro lime rice:

1 Tbsp Olive Oil
1 Small Onion grated
2 Garlic Cloves minced
2 Cups Brown Rice
2 Cups Low Sodium Chicken Broth
2 Tbsp Fresh Lime Juice
¼ Tsp Sea Salt
¼ Cup Chopped Fresh Cilantro
Zest of 1/2 lime

Shrimp:

2 Tbsp Olive Oil
½ Tsp Sea Salt
3 Garlic Cloves minced
Zest of 1/2 lime
12 Jumbo Shrimp peeled and deveined

Optional add-ins:

1 Cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
1 Jalapeño Peppers seeded and diced
Extra cilantro, to taste
Lime Slices or wedges

Instructions

Start by cooking rice. Wash the rice in a fine-mesh strainer under cold running water, repeating the process until the water is clear.
Heat oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Sauté the onion and garlic for 2-3 minutes. Add rice, broth, and salt, mix well and bring to boil.
Once the rice starts to bubble immediately reduce the heat and let simmer on low until the liquid is cooked off.
Meanwhile, prepare the shrimps. In a medium skillet heat oil until shimmering. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
Add shrimps in a single layer, sprinkle with salt and pepper; cook for about 2-3 minutes until shrimps are opaque and cooked through.
Remove from the heat and set aside. Once the rice is cooked, remove from the heat, stir in lime juice, zest, and 2 tablespoons of cilantro, fluffing the rice with a fork.
Divide the rice among 4 glass containers, then add the garlic shrimp next to it. Add in optional toppings if desired, then place the lid on and refrigerate for up to 3-4 days.
You can serve the cilantro lime shrimp bowl cold or heat, either way, it's delicious.

Notes

Substitutes:

You may use instant pre-cooked rice to save on some cooking time
For a low carb option, use this cilantro lime cauliflower rice recipe instead.
You may swap the shrimps for any other protein like chicken.
You can serve the cilantro lime shrimp bowl cold or heated, either way. Remove tomatoes before you reheat or add them when ready to serve.
Use lemons if you don't have lime.
Frozen shrimp is also fine to use.
Any broth works in place of chicken broth, or water

Storage:

Place in a container and store in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Reheat in the microwave when ready to eat. You can freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutritional facts:

Please keep in mind that the nutritional information is calculated using a nutrition facts calculator. It is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.

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