Description
Spicy chipotle lime shrimp bowl brings zesty Mexican-inspired flavors to your dinner table. Crisp vegetables, succulent shrimp, and tangy cilantro lime rice combine for a quick, satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb (454 grams) large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
Marinade and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (minced or 1 teaspoon chipotle powder)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (or avocado oil)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Base and Toppings:
- 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower rice for a low-carb option)
- 1 avocado (sliced)
- 0.5 cup black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 0.5 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or grilled)
- 0.5 cup fresh salsa
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- Additional lime wedges (for garnish)
Instructions
- Craft a vibrant marinade by whisking together zesty lime juice, fragrant lime zest, smoky chipotle peppers, pungent garlic, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Submerge the shrimp completely in the marinade, ensuring each morsel is thoroughly coated. Allow to rest for 10 minutes, enabling the flavors to penetrate deeply.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers with a subtle shimmer, indicating optimal cooking temperature.
- Carefully arrange marinated shrimp in a single layer, avoiding overcrowding. Sear for 2-3 minutes per side until they transform into a succulent pink hue with delicate charred edges.
- Simultaneously prepare your chosen base – whether fluffy rice, protein-rich quinoa, or low-carb cauliflower rice – following precise package instructions.
- While shrimp cooks, slice creamy avocado, drain and rinse black beans, and arrange additional accompaniments like corn and salsa.
- Construct the bowl foundation by distributing the prepared base evenly across serving dishes.
- Crown each bowl with the expertly cooked chipotle-lime shrimp, strategically placing avocado, black beans, corn, and salsa for maximum visual appeal.
- Finish with a flourish of fresh cilantro and accompanying lime wedges, inviting diners to customize their culinary experience.
Notes
- Swap shrimp with tofu or chicken for versatile protein options that cater to different dietary preferences.
- Use cauliflower rice as a low-carb alternative for those watching their carbohydrate intake or following keto diets.
- Adjust chipotle spice level by reducing or increasing the amount of peppers to match personal heat tolerance.
- Marinate shrimp briefly to prevent the acid from breaking down the delicate protein, ensuring tender and juicy results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg