Description
Delight in a vibrant mix of flavors with these delicious Shrimp and Rice Bowls. Succulent shrimp seasoned with aromatic spices, paired with wholesome rice, beans, and creamy avocado – a perfect meal in a bowl!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Shrimp:
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Bowls:
- 2 cups cooked jasmine or brown rice
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp: In a bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, garlic, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper until coated.
- Cook the Shrimp: Sauté shrimp in a skillet over medium-high heat for 2–3 minutes per side until cooked.
- Assemble the Bowls: Layer rice, corn, black beans in serving bowls. Top with shrimp, avocado. Garnish with cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- Enhance with chipotle mayo or lime juice for extra flavor.
- Substitute rice with quinoa or cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
