Creamy, fragrant, tart and fresh, this Easy Shrimp Avocado Taco Bowl can be made in less than 15 minutes — a perfect dinner for busy nights.
I love a good, fast meal. Don't you? Something that can be whipped up quickly and thoroughly enjoyed. This Easy Shrimp Avocado Taco Bowl for One is just that. Plus, it's super easy.
How can this possibly be made in 15 minutes? Easy. Grab your ingredients. Make the salad. Season and cook the shrimp. There's no hidden prep time in this recipe. It's just a fast and easy meal that requires minimal prep. Shrimp, after all, cook super fast too.
Filled with lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, cotija cheese and warm, perfectly seasoned shrimp, and a few other ingredients, this totally hits the spot when you're seeking something light but filling. You could absolutely serve it over rice too, if you're lost without a carb. I won't judge.
Easy Shrimp Avocado Taco Bowl for One
Creamy, fragrant, tart and fresh, this Easy Shrimp Avocado Taco Bowl can be made in less than 15 minutes — it’s a perfect dinner for busy nights.
Ingredients
- 1 cup lettuce
- ½ avocado, diced
- ¼ cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 4 oz raw large shrimp, peeled
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon crumbled cotija cheese
- 1 teaspoon minced cilantro
Instructions
- Add lettuce, avocado and tomatoes to a salad bowl. Set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet set over medium heat. Toss the shrimp with salt, pepper and chili powder. Add to the skillet and cook, flipping once, until opaque — about 3-4 minutes. Remove from the heat.
- Add the shrimp to the salad bowl and drizzle with lime juice. Sprinkle with cotija cheese and cilantro. Serve immediately.
- Optional additions: ½ cup cilantro lime rice or white rice; 1 tablespoon salsa; ½ cup sauteed peppers and onions
