Shrimp Bowls with Zesty Dressing

Prep Time: 20 minutes  Cook Time: 15 minutes  Servings: 2  Author: Olivelle (styled the Chivilla Bay Way)

🌴 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Light, bright, and loaded with flavor, these Shrimp Bowls with Zesty Dressing are a perfect balance of fresh and satisfying. Juicy shrimp marinated in Key Lime Infused Olive Oil and Barrel Aged Dark Balsamic sit on a base of nutty brown rice and crisp veggies, all finished with a creamy basil-lime Greek yogurt dressing. It’s healthy comfort food that comes together fast—perfect for weeknights or easy lunches.

🛒 Ingredients

For the Shrimp Bowls:

• 8 oz shrimp, peeled and deveined

• 1 tsp Barrel Aged Dark Thick Sweet Balsamic

• 1 tsp Key Lime Infused Olive Oil, plus more for cooking

• ½ tsp Sweet Smoked Chili Rub & Seasoning

• Mojo Citrus Seasoning Salt, to taste

• 1 cup cooked brown rice

• 1 red bell pepper, diced

• ¼ small red cabbage, cored and chopped

• 1 small avocado, sliced

• ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

• Lime wedges, for serving

For the Zesty Basil Dressing:

• 1 cup fresh basil, lightly packed

• 1 cup Greek yogurt

• 1 Tbsp Barrel Aged Dark Thick Sweet Balsamic

• Mojo Citrus Seasoning Salt, to taste

• Juice and zest of 1 small lime

👩🍳 Directions

1. Marinate the shrimp:
   In a bowl, combine shrimp with Barrel Aged Dark Thick Sweet Balsamic, Key Lime Infused Olive Oil, Sweet Smoked Chili Rub, and Mojo Citrus Seasoning Salt.
   Toss to coat and let marinate for 10 minutes.

2. Make the zesty dressing:
   Add basil, Greek yogurt, Barrel Aged Dark Thick Sweet Balsamic, Mojo Citrus Seasoning Salt, and lime juice and zest to a bowl or food processor.
   Blend until smooth and creamy. Set aside.

3. Cook the shrimp:
   Heat a skillet over medium heat with a drizzle of Key Lime Infused Olive Oil.
   Add shrimp and cook 2–3 minutes per side, until opaque and just cooked through. Remove from heat.

4. Assemble the bowls:
   Divide cooked brown rice between two bowls.
   Top with red bell pepper, red cabbage, avocado, and cilantro.

5. Finish & serve:
   Add shrimp to each bowl and drizzle generously with the zesty basil dressing.
   Garnish with lime wedges and enjoy.

✨ Chivilla Bay Tips & Swaps

• 🍤 Shortcut: Use pre-cooked shrimp—just warm gently

• 🌶️ Spice it up: Add extra chili rub or red pepper flakes

• 🍚 Grain swap: Quinoa or cauliflower rice work great

• 🥬 Extra greens: Toss in spinach or arugula

• 🍋 Bright finish: Extra squeeze of lime right before serving

🫒 Featured Chivilla Bay Favorites

• Key Lime Infused Olive Oil

• Barrel Aged Dark Thick Sweet Balsamic

• Sweet Smoked Chili Rub & Seasoning

• Mojo Citrus Seasoning Salt