Description
Welcome, food lovers! Today, we’re diving into a recipe that will bring restaurant-quality flavors right into your home—Shrimp Burrito Bowls. This dish is perfect for those looking to enjoy a burst of flavor with minimal prep time. Whether you’re a seasoned cook or just starting, theseShrimp Burrito Bowlswill satisfy your cravings and leave you wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- Shrimp: 12-15 frozen shrimp, defrosted
- Rice: 10 oz jasmine rice, cooked
- Black beans: ½ cup, drained and rinsed
- Roasted corn: ½ cup (use store-bought frozen or fresh corn)
- Pickled onions: ½ cup
- Lime: 1 lime, juiced
- Fresh cilantro: 3 tbsp (plus more for garnish)
- Cotija cheese: 1 tbsp, crumbled
- Olive oil: 1 tbsp
- Spices:1 tspchili powder1 tsppaprika½ tspgarlic powder¼ tsponion powder¼ tspblack pepper¼ tspsea saltDash of cayenne pepper
- 1 tspchili powder
- 1 tsppaprika
- ½ tspgarlic powder
- ¼ tsponion powder
- ¼ tspblack pepper
- ¼ tspsea salt
- Dash of cayenne pepper
- Mayonnaise: ¼ cup
- Hot sauce: 2 tsp
- Cumin: ¼ tsp
- Lime juice: ¼ lime
- Chili powder: ½ tsp
- Vegetarian Option: Substitute shrimp with grilled tofu or portobello mushrooms.
- Low-carb Version: Swap the rice for cauliflower rice.
Instructions
- Defrost the shrimp if using frozen. Pat dry and set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix together the seasonings: chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the shrimp evenly with the spice mix.
- Heat olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Once heated, add the seasoned shrimp.
- Cook the shrimp on both sides until opaque and cooked through (about 6 minutes total).
- Cook the jasmine rice according to the package instructions.
- Once the rice is done, mix it with the juice of 1 lime and chopped cilantro.
- In a bowl, add a base of cilantro-lime rice.
- Top with roasted corn, black beans, pickled onions, cooked shrimp, and a sprinkle of cotija cheese.
- In a small bowl, combine mayo, hot sauce, cumin, lime juice, and chili powder.
- Drizzle over the assembled bowl.
- Add extra chopped cilantro on top for a fresh finish.
- Serve with lime wedges for an extra zesty kick.