🌶️ Spicy Shrimp Burrito Bowl 🍤🥑
This Spicy Shrimp Burrito Bowl combines marinated shrimp, cilantro-lime rice, black beans, and fresh corn salsa, topped off with creamy chipotle mayo for an irresistible flavor blend! Perfect for a light, zesty, and colorful meal that’s easy to assemble and bursting with flavor. 🌞✨
Ingredients:
For the Spicy Shrimp:
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined 🍤
2 tbsp olive oil 🌿
1 tbsp lime juice 🍋
1-2 tsp chili powder 🌶️
1/2 tsp smoked paprika 🌶️
1/2 tsp cumin 🌿
1 clove garlic, minced 🧄
Salt & pepper to taste 🧂
For the Cilantro-Lime Rice:
1 cup jasmine or basmati rice 🍚
1 1/2 cups water or chicken broth 💧
1 tbsp lime juice 🍋
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped 🌿
Salt to taste 🧂
For the Corn Salsa:
1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned) 🌽
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, diced 🍅
1/4 cup red onion, finely diced 🧅
1 tbsp lime juice 🍋
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped 🌿
Salt & pepper to taste 🧂
Additional Toppings:
1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained 🫘
1 avocado, sliced 🥑
1/4 cup shredded cheese (optional) 🧀
For the Chipotle Mayo:
1/4 cup mayonnaise 🥄
1 tbsp chipotle sauce (or 1 chipotle pepper in adobo, minced) 🌶️
1 tsp lime juice 🍋
Instructions:
Marinate the Shrimp:
In a bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic, salt, and pepper. Toss the shrimp in the marinade and set aside for 15-20 minutes.
Cook the Cilantro-Lime Rice:
In a pot, combine rice with water or broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until rice is tender. Fluff with a fork, then stir in lime juice, cilantro, and a pinch of salt.
Prepare the Corn Salsa:
In a bowl, mix corn, cherry tomatoes, red onion, lime juice, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
Cook the Shrimp:
Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Cook the marinated shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side, until they are pink and opaque.
Make the Chipotle Mayo:
In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, chipotle sauce, and lime juice until smooth. Adjust spice level to taste.
Assemble the Burrito Bowl:
Layer the cilantro-lime rice in bowls, followed by black beans, corn salsa, cooked shrimp, and avocado slices. Drizzle with chipotle mayo and add shredded cheese if desired.
Serve and Enjoy:
Garnish with extra cilantro or lime wedges and enjoy this delicious bowl of fresh, spicy flavors!
This Spicy Shrimp Burrito Bowl is a vibrant, flavorful meal with the perfect mix of creamy, spicy, and zesty elements! 🌶️💛