Description
This Chipotle Lime Shrimp Bowl is a quick, customizable dinner that bursts with flavor, making it perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 minced chipotle pepper
- 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- salt & black pepper to taste
- 1 pound shrimp
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup black beans
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- sliced avocado
- lime wedges
Instructions
- Prepare Marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, minced garlic, lime juice, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Marinate Shrimp: Add peeled and deveined shrimp to the marinade and let rest at room temperature for about 10 minutes.
- Cook Shrimp: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil and cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- Warm Sides: In the same skillet, add cooked rice, drained black beans, and corn kernels, stirring for 3-5 minutes.
- Assemble Bowls: Divide the warmed rice, beans, and corn mixture among serving bowls and arrange the cooked shrimp on top.
- Garnish: Top each bowl with sliced avocado, chopped cilantro, and a dollop of sour cream, serving with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
Ensure to marinate the shrimp for at least 10 minutes to absorb the chipotle lime flavors, but it should not exceed 30 minutes to maintain tenderness. Use fresh lime juice and garlic for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 65 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg