Description
With protein, whole grains, and fresh vegetables, these blackened shrimp bowls are the perfect meal prep recipe to enjoy all year long.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 c. cooked brown rice
- 1 lb. shrimp, tails removed, peeled and deveined
- 1 1/2 tsp. cumin
- 1 tsp. paprika
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. onion powder
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp. olive oil, divided
- 1 c. fire roasted corn
- 1 red pepper, diced
- 2 tbsp. freshly chopped cilantro, plus more for garnish
- 1 lime, juiced, divided
- 1 avocado, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Step 1: In a large bowl, toss shrimp with cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and season with salt and pepper. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1 tbsp olive oil. Add shrimp and cook until opaque and charred.
- Step 2: In a medium bowl combine corn, pepper, and cilantro. Add 1 tbsp olive oil, juice of half a lime, and season with salt and pepper.
- Step 3: Divide rice between 4 bowls. Top with shrimp, corn salad, and 1/4 avocado each. Garnish with cilantro, squeeze with remaining lime, and serve.
Notes
These bowls are highly versatile. You can substitute the brown rice with quinoa, farro, or mixed greens. Add sliced mango for a sweet twist or use guacamole instead of sliced avocado.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Healthy, Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 401 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 170 mg
Keywords: shrimp bowls, meal prep, healthy, dinner, lunch, 30-minute meals