Easy Healthy Lemon Garlic Shrimp (Printable)

Succulent shrimp with lemon, garlic, brown rice, and crisp veggies in a vibrant bowl for a healthy meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Shrimp

01 - 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
05 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
06 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
07 - Zest and juice of 1 medium lemon

→ Rice & Vegetables

08 - 2 cups cooked brown rice
09 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
10 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
11 - 1 avocado, diced
12 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped

→ Garnish & Sauce

13 - 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
14 - Lemon wedges for serving

# How to Make It:

01 - Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. In a medium bowl, combine shrimp with olive oil, minced garlic, sea salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, lemon zest, and half the lemon juice. Toss until evenly coated.
02 - Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove from heat and drizzle with remaining lemon juice.
03 - While shrimp cooks, divide cooked brown rice among 4 serving bowls. Top each bowl with halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, diced avocado, and fresh herbs.
04 - Arrange hot shrimp over prepared bowls. Drizzle with Greek yogurt if desired and serve with lemon wedges on the side.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • Ready in 15 minutes flat, which means weeknight dinners stop feeling like a scramble.
  • The shrimp tastes restaurant-quality but costs a fraction of ordering out.
  • Works perfectly for meal prep since you can build bowls exactly how you want them.
02 -
  • Overcooked shrimp becomes rubbery and sad, so set a timer and trust it; three minutes per side is usually perfect for large shrimp.
  • The lemon juice matters twice in this recipe for a reason, so don't skip the second squeeze at the end because that's where the brightness lives.
03 -
  • Buy your shrimp from a fishmonger if you can because they'll be fresher and the person there might share their favorite cooking trick with you.
  • Warm your bowls slightly before serving so the shrimp stays hot longer and everything feels cohesive instead of mixed temperatures.
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