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Garlic-Lime Shrimp Kebab Rice Bowl

Great for: a 20-minute dinner that feels fresh and light.

Ingredients (serves 3–4)
  • 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or basmati)
  • 1 zucchini, sliced
  • 1 bell pepper, sliced
  • Olive oil
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Juice of 1 lemon

 

Cucumber Yogurt:

  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • ½ cucumber, finely chopped
  • Salt
  • Dill or parsley (optional)
Step 1 — Roast shrimp & vegetables (from frozen)
  • Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  • Toss zucchini and bell pepper with olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, and chili flakes on a sheet pan.
  • Place frozen shrimp kebabs on the pan.
  • Roast 12–15 minutes until shrimp are pink and slightly charred.
Step 2 — Garlic lemon finish

As soon as the tray comes out:

  • Drizzle with olive oil
  • Add minced garlic and lemon juice
  • Toss gently on the hot pan so the garlic blooms without burning.

Step 3 — Make the yogurt
  • Mix yogurt, cucumber, salt, and herbs.

Step 4 — Putting it all together

  • Rice → roasted veggies → shrimp (slide off skewers) → big spoon of cucumber yogurt.
Optional add-ons:
  • Cherry tomatoes
  • Feta cheese
  • Olives
  • Warm pita on the side