Blackened Shrimp Bowl

Try this summer-inspired meal for dinner or make it ahead of time for lunches. Whenever you eat it you’ll be rewarding your body with protein, veggies, healthy fats, and whole grains. 

Serves 2

INGREDIENTS

• 1 package of Raw Shrimp, thawed
• 2 tbsp Avocado Oil or Olive Oil
• 2 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp of each sea salt and ground thyme
• 1/4 tsp of each black pepper, dried basil and crushed red pepper flakes
• 2/3 Avocado,
• 2 handfuls of Spinach
• 1/2 cup cooked Brown Rice
• 1 Bell Pepper, chopped
• Hot peppers, sliced (if desired)
• 10 Grape Tomatoes, halved

DIRECTIONS

1. Ahead of time, prepare brown rice as per package instructions.
2. In a bowl, combine shrimp, oil, paprika, garlic powder, sea salt, thyme, black pepper, basil and red pepper flakes. Mix until shrimp is well coated.
3. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Transfer shrimp an seasonings to skillet and cook until shrimp appears browned/blackened (about 5 – 10 minutes).
4. While shrimp is cooking, assemble the bowls. Divide bell peppers, rice, spinach, tomatoes, avocado, and hot peppers between the 2 bowls.
5. When the shrimp are done, divide between the 2 bowls.
6. OPTIONAL: Drizzle with Bolthouse Cilantro Avocado Dressing.