Shrimp & Avocado Cauliflower-Rice Bowl

Lunch · Easy · 18 min (10 prep + 8 cook) · Makes 1 serving (~70 g protein). Use the planner's servings stepper to batch-cook.
High-proteinLow-carbGluten-free
Shrimp & Avocado Cauliflower-Rice Bowl — high-protein lunch recipe

Shrimp & Avocado Cauliflower-Rice Bowl delivers 70 g of protein for just 9 g net carbs — a quick lunch that comes together fast. It keeps net carbs low and added sugar near zero, so your energy stays steady.

70 gProtein
9 gNet carbs
20 gFat
6 gFiber
480Calories

Ingredients

  • 320 g Raw shrimp, peeled
  • 150 g Cauliflower rice
  • 60 g Avocado
  • 30 g Plain 0% Greek yogurt
  • 1 Lime
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • Garlic, chili powder, cilantro, salt, to taste

Equipment

  • non-stick skillet

Method

  1. Toss shrimp with garlic, chili powder and salt. Sear in olive oil 2-3 min until pink.
  2. Saute cauliflower rice in the same pan until tender, 3-4 min.
  3. Whisk Greek yogurt with lime juice for a quick crema.
  4. Build the bowl: cauli rice, shrimp, sliced avocado, crema and cilantro.

Storage & make-ahead

Best assembled fresh. Prep the components up to 2 days ahead, keep chilled, and combine just before eating.

Tip

Shrimp is extremely protein-dense and lean, so this bowl lands 70 g protein at under 500 calories.

Dietary swaps

Dairy-free: Plain 0% Greek yogurt → unsweetened coconut or soy yogurt (for lactose intolerance or a dairy-free diet)

Full nutrition (estimated, per serving): 480 kcal · 70 g protein · 9 g net carbs · 20 g fat (4 g sat) · 6 g fiber · 4.5 g sugar · 1230 mg sodium. Allergens: Milk, Shellfish. Macros are realistic estimates from standard food-composition values; brands and portions vary.

Get the full cookbook (PDF) — 100 recipes, 3 meal plans & the science →