Homemade BBQ Shrimp Seasoning Bowl
Ingredients
- 2 pounds large shrimp deveined and peeled
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes cut into quarters
- 1 large avocado pitted and chopped
- 4 green onions chopped
- 2 fresh limes juiced
- 1 handful fresh cilantro leaves chopped
- 1 Tbsp avocado oil or extra virgin olive oil
- sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- lime wedges to garnish
- For serving:
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- for the BBQ spice mix:
- 1 Tbsp. smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp cayenne powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp sea salt or to taste
Instructions
- In a large glass mixing bowl place shrimp and BBQ seasoning ingredients and gently stir well to combine. Set aside for just a few minutes.
- In another bowl, add chopped tomatoes, avocado, onions, cilantro, lime juice, sea salt, and pepper. Very gently toss to combine. Set aside.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add shrimp and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side or until they've turned pink and form a nice lightly charring in spots as pictured.
- Add 1/2 cup cooked brown rice to each bowl or meal prep container.
- Then divide the cooked shrimp and avocado salsa equally, and nicely among the 4 bowls, or meal prep containers as shown.
- Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 3 days. Enjoy!
I’m Nicole Twyman, a native New Orleanian, who has lived all across the US! Although, my small family of 4 currently calls Los Angeles, CA home. I am a proud 40+ year old mom of a wonderfully energetic and theatrical daughter, and a handsome, scholarly athlete!
While I have worked in corporate America as a certified senior project / program / portfolio manager for Fortune 500 companies like Microsoft, Procter & Gamble & IBM, my passion is service. It has always been my desire to live a life of service to others; which I took every opportunity to explore as an active member of many of my church’s ministries and of my public service sorority, Delta Sigma Theta, Inc.
Well, now I am over the top excited to have the opportunity to serve divas through my very own ministry, Fit, Fyne & Fabulous.
The barbecue shrimp AMAZING! My son and his girlfriend love it toooo❤️ simple to make and it will be my go to going forward thank you!!
The flavors were delicious. This is an easy meal to prepare and the family loved it!