AVOCADO LIME RICE WITH GRILLED SHRIMP

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This recipe for Avocado Lime Rice with Grilled Shrimp combines veggies, grains, and protein for a meal that is ready in just over a half hour (including prep), and serves four. For simple 1+1+1 meal ideas and inspiration, visit Thirdoftheway.ca or share your #weekdaywin on social media to inspire others. Nutrition Facts. Per 1/4 recipe: Calories 240, Fat 13g, Cholesterol 40mg, Sodium 460mg, Carbohydrates 24g, Fibre 2g, Sugars 0g, Protein 7g

Provided by Robyn Murrey @foodlover121

Categories     Seafood

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cup(s) minute rice premium long grain white rice
1 - ripe avocado, peeled, pitted and mashed
2 tablespoon(s) lime juice
1 teaspoon(s) ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon(s) salt, divided
2 tablespoon(s) chopped fresh cilantro or parsley, divided
20 - peeled and de-veined frozen shrimp, thawed (u 16-20)
2 tablespoon(s) olive oil
1 tablespoon(s) minced garlic
2 teaspoon(s) lime zest

Steps:

  • Cook rice according to package directions. Meanwhile mix avocado with lime juice, cumin and half the salt and half the cilantro or parsley. Stir into rice
  • Meanwhile, preheat grill to high, grease grate well. Toss shrimp with oil, garlic, lime zest and remaining salt. Thread evenly onto metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill skewers, for 2 to 3 minutes per side or until shrimp start to curl and turn pink.
  • Serve rice with shrimp skewers. Garnish with remaining cilantro or parsley.

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