Description
This Chipotle Lime Shrimp Bowl is a quick, customizable dinner that bursts with flavor, making it perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 minced chipotle pepper, 1 tablespoon of adobo sauce, 3 cloves of minced garlic, the juice of 1 lime, 1 teaspoon of ground cumin, 1 teaspoon of chili powder, and a pinch of salt and black pepper.
- Marinate Shrimp: Add 1 pound of peeled and deveined shrimp to the marinade, ensuring each piece is well coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and let it rest at room temperature for about 10 minutes.
- Cook Shrimp: Heat a large skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat and drizzle in a touch of olive oil. Once hot, carefully add the marinated shrimp in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until the shrimp are pink, opaque, and slightly charred.
- Warm Sides: In the same skillet, add 2 cups of cooked rice, 1 cup of drained and rinsed black beans, and 1 cup of corn kernels. Stir occasionally to warm everything through, about 3-5 minutes.
- Assemble Bowls: Divide the warmed rice, black beans, and corn mixture among serving bowls. In each bowl, artfully arrange the cooked shrimp.
- Garnish: Top each bowl with sliced avocado, a sprinkle of chopped cilantro for freshness, and a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt for creaminess. Serve 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: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 65 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg