Turkish-Style Rice Bowl with Garlic Shrimp

A flavorful and nutritious rice bowl dish, featuring succulent garlic shrimp, creamy avocado, and a side of crispy potato slices, all tied together with a zesty lime and herb sauce. This recipe is a great way to experience the bold flavors of Turkish cuisine.

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total Time
45 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
easy
Cuisine
Turkish
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Ingredients

Servings:
4
  • 2cupslong grain rice
  • 1lblarge shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4clovesgarlic, minced
  • 2avocado, diced
  • 3mediumpotatoes, thinly sliced
  • 3tbspolive oil
  • 2tbspfresh lime juice
  • 1/4cupfresh parsley, chopped
  • 2tbspfresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1tsppaprika
  • 1/2tspsalt
  • 1/4tspblack pepper

Step-by-Step

  1. 1

    Cook the rice according to package instructions. Fluff with a fork and set aside.

    15m
  2. 2

    In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the thinly sliced potatoes and cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping occasionally, until golden brown and crispy. Transfer the potato slices to a paper towel-lined plate and season with salt and pepper.

    10mmedium-high heat
  3. 3

    In the same skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.

    1mmedium-high heat
  4. 4

    Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until the shrimp are opaque and cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.

    8m
  5. 5

    In a small bowl, combine the fresh lime juice, chopped parsley, chopped cilantro, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Whisk to combine.

    5m
  6. 6

    To assemble the rice bowls, divide the cooked rice among 4 serving bowls. Top each bowl with the garlic shrimp, diced avocado, and crispy potato slices. Drizzle the lime-herb sauce over the top and serve immediately.

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