Garlic Butter Shrimp with Avocado on Top of White Rice with Spicy Sauce Drizzled
Juicy garlic butter shrimp served over rice, topped with creamy avocado and a spicy sauce for a fresh, satisfying meal.
Equipment
- Skillet
- Mixing bowl
- Knife
- Cutting Board
Ingredients
- For the Shrimp:
- 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the Rice and Toppings:
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 1 ripe avocado sliced
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- For the Spicy Sauce:
- 2 tbsp sour cream
- 1 tbsp hot sauce or more to taste
- 1 tsp lime juice
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp and season with smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until shrimp are pink and opaque.
- Step 2: Prepare the Rice and Toppings
- While the shrimp cooks, prepare the white rice and keep warm.
- Slice the avocado and drizzle with lime juice.
- Step 3: Make the Spicy Sauce
- In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream, hot sauce, and lime juice. Adjust salt and spice to taste.
- Step 4: Assemble the Dish
- Place the cooked rice in bowls.
- Top with the garlic butter shrimp and sliced avocado.
- Drizzle with the spicy sauce and serve immediately.
Notes
Add a handful of cilantro or green onions for extra freshness.