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Fresh New Years Shrimp Scampi Bowl Recipe Easy Healthy Dinner with Avocado and Tahini-Citrus

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A quick and easy shrimp scampi bowl featuring buttery garlic shrimp, creamy avocado, and a tangy tahini-citrus sauce, perfect for a fresh and healthy dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450g) large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (fresh or thawed frozen shrimp works best)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Juice of 1 large lemon (about 3 tablespoons)
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) white wine or chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 large ripe avocado, sliced or diced
  • 3 tablespoons tahini
  • 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Cooked grain or greens of choice (quinoa, brown rice, baby spinach)

Instructions

  1. Pat 1 pound raw shrimp dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons tahini, 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, a pinch of salt, and 1 tablespoon water (add more if needed) until smooth and pourable. Set aside.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and 3 tablespoons softened butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once butter is melted and foaming, add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, stirring for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  4. Add shrimp in a single layer. Cook 2-3 minutes on one side until pink and slightly golden, then flip and cook another 2 minutes until opaque and cooked through. Avoid overcooking.
  5. Pour in 1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth to deglaze the pan. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the shrimp and stir to combine. Let simmer for 1-2 minutes to reduce slightly.
  6. Remove from heat and sprinkle 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley over shrimp.
  7. Assemble bowls by placing cooked grain or greens as base. Arrange sautéed shrimp on top, add sliced avocado, and drizzle generously with tahini-citrus sauce.
  8. Season with extra salt and pepper if needed. Garnish with lemon wedge or extra parsley.

Notes

Dry shrimp well before cooking for a good sear. Add garlic to hot butter and oil just before shrimp to avoid burning. Whisk tahini sauce slowly adding water to avoid graininess. Avoid overcooking shrimp to keep them tender. Cook grains or greens while prepping shrimp to save time. Store shrimp and grains separately from avocado to keep avocado fresh.

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