Detox Buddha Bowl with Shrimp (Printable)

Vibrant bowl with shrimp, crisp vegetables, avocado and fluffy quinoa in tangy balsamic dressing

# What You'll Need:

→ Seafood

01 - 7 oz large shrimp, peeled and deveined

→ Grains

02 - 1/2 cup quinoa, uncooked
03 - 1 cup water

→ Vegetables

04 - 1 cup broccoli florets
05 - 1 cup asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
06 - 1 cup red cabbage, thinly sliced
07 - 1 medium tomato, diced
08 - 1 ripe avocado, sliced

→ Dressing

09 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
10 - 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
11 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Optional Garnish

12 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
13 - Lemon wedges for serving

# How To:

01 - Rinse quinoa thoroughly under cold water. In a small saucepan, combine quinoa and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes until water is fully absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
02 - While quinoa cooks, bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add broccoli and asparagus, blanch for 2 to 3 minutes until crisp-tender. Drain and immediately transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
03 - Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink and opaque throughout. Remove from heat.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper until well combined.
05 - Divide cooked quinoa evenly between two bowls. Arrange shrimp, broccoli, asparagus, cabbage, tomato, and avocado on top in distinct sections.
06 - Drizzle each bowl with balsamic-olive oil dressing. Garnish with fresh herbs and lemon wedges if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in 35 minutes flat, which means you can make it on a weeknight without the stress of a lengthy project.
  • Everything tastes fresh and bright without feeling like deprivation, so you won't be hungry two hours later.
  • The shrimp gives you protein that actually satisfies, and the mix of textures keeps each bite interesting.
02 -
  • Don't cook the shrimp ahead of time thinking you'll save steps, because they become tough and mealy when reheated no matter how gently you try.
  • The dressing is where this bowl gets its personality, so don't be shy with it and make sure your balsamic is actually flavorful, not just acidic.
  • Assemble the bowl just before eating so the avocado doesn't brown and the warm quinoa doesn't wilt the cabbage.
03 -
  • Make the dressing in the bottom of your bowl before adding the other ingredients, then gently toss at the very end so it coats everything evenly without making anything soggy.
  • If you're meal prepping, keep the components separate in containers and assemble fresh when you're ready to eat, especially the avocado which browns quickly.
  • Toasted pumpkin seeds or sliced almonds sprinkled on top add a textural surprise that makes the bowl feel less austere and more like an actual celebration.
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