Description
An explosion of colors, flavors, and textures, this Mexican Shrimp Bowl features juicy shrimp expertly seasoned and tossed with fresh ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin (or smoked paprika)
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 large avocado, diced
- 1 small red onion, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped (or parsley)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients: Start by preparing all your veggies and shrimp. Chop, dice, and rinse those ingredients.
- Heat the olive oil: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Sauté the garlic: Add the minced garlic to the hot oil and stir for about 30 seconds or until fragrant.
- Cook the shrimp: Toss in the shrimp, cumin, chili powder, and salt, cooking until the shrimp turns pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add lime juice: Once cooked, drizzle the fresh lime juice over the shrimp and give a final stir.
- Combine with black beans: In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked rice or quinoa, black beans, cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, red onion, and cilantro.
- Plate the bowl: Place a generous scoop of the rice and beans mixture at the bottom of your serving bowl, and top it with the shrimp.
- Garnish and serve: Finish with a sprig of cilantro and serve with tortilla chips on the side.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider using avocado oil instead of olive oil and serve with lime wedges and spicy salsa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
Keywords: shrimp bowl, Mexican, healthy dinner, easy recipe, quick meal