Description

A quick and flavorful blackened shrimp bowl with smoky, spicy shrimp, fresh veggies, and a simple grain base, perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.

Ingredients

Scale

1 pound (450 g) peeled and deveined medium shrimp
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup shredded lettuce or baby spinach
1 small avocado, sliced
1/2 cup corn kernels
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
Optional toppings: fresh cilantro, lime wedges, crumbled feta or cotija cheese, ranch or chipotle mayo

Instructions

Step: Pat 1 pound (450 g) of peeled and deveined shrimp dry with paper towels.
Step: In a small bowl, combine smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.
Step: Toss the shrimp in the spice mix until evenly coated.
Step: Heat 2 tablespoons olive or avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Step: Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, until blackened and just opaque inside. Cook in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding.
Step: While shrimp cooks, prepare 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa according to package instructions.
Step: Halve 1 cup cherry tomatoes, shred 1 cup lettuce or baby spinach, slice 1/2 red onion thinly, slice 1 small avocado, and prepare 1/2 cup corn kernels.
Step: Divide the rice evenly into bowls. Top with blackened shrimp, veggies, and avocado slices.
Step: Garnish with fresh cilantro, a squeeze of lime, cheese, and a drizzle of dressing if desired.

Notes

Pat shrimp dry to ensure the spice sticks and shrimp sears properly. Cook shrimp in batches to avoid steaming and achieve a crispy blackened crust. Adjust cayenne pepper to control spice level. Reheat shrimp gently in a skillet to maintain crust crispiness.

Prep Time: PT10M
Cook Time: PT15M
Category: Main Course
Method: Sautéing
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 375 kcal
Sugar: 4 g
Sodium: 400 mg
Fat: 15 g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 30 g
Fiber: 5 g
Protein: 30 g
Cholesterol: 170 mg

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