Name: Spicy Shrimp Burrito Bowl
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Ingredients: 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 2 cups cooked jasmine or basmati rice; 1 cup black beans, drained; 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen); 1 avocado, sliced; 1 cup shredded red cabbage; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; Extra lime wedges, for serving; Hot sauce or spicy mayo (optional)

Description

Turn up the heat on your dinner routine with this Spicy Shrimp Burrito Bowl — a quick, easy recipe that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Tender chili-lime shrimp are seared to perfection and layered over fluffy rice with creamy avocado, black beans, sweet corn, crunchy cabbage, and fresh cilantro. It’s a go-to for busy weeknights, meal prep, or healthy food ideas that don’t sacrifice flavor. Whether you’re hunting for dinner ideas, an easy recipe for shrimp, or just a colorful bowl to brighten your meal, this one-bowl wonder delivers bold taste in every bite.

Ingredients

1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon chili powder

1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

1 clove garlic, minced

1 tablespoon lime juice

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

2 cups cooked jasmine or basmati rice

1 cup black beans, drained

1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)

1 avocado, sliced

1 cup shredded red cabbage

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Extra lime wedges, for serving

Hot sauce or spicy mayo (optional)

Instructions

1. Toss shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, paprika, garlic, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Let it marinate for 10–15 minutes.

2. Cook rice according to package instructions while shrimp marinates.

3. Heat skillet over medium-high and sear shrimp for 2 minutes per side until pink and charred.

4. Slice avocado, shred cabbage, and prep other toppings.

5. Build bowls: start with rice, then arrange shrimp, beans, corn, avocado, and cabbage.

6. Top with cilantro and lime juice. Add hot sauce or spicy mayo if desired.

Notes

For extra flavor, char the corn in a skillet or on the grill.

To make it low-carb, substitute the rice with cauliflower rice.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 420
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 610mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 13g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 34g
Fiber: 7g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 170mg

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