Description
A vibrant and healthy Grilled Shrimp Taco Bowl featuring perfectly seasoned shrimp grilled to perfection, served over fluffy rice with black beans, corn, fresh veggies, and creamy avocado. This dish combines bold Mexican-American flavors with wholesome ingredients, making it an ideal gluten-free, quick, and delicious meal for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Shrimp Marinade
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Bowl Components
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 1 cup canned black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen and thawed)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 avocado (sliced)
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Juice of 1 lime
Optional Toppings
- Sour cream
- Shredded cheese
- Jalapeños
- Hot sauce
Instructions
- Preheat grill: Heat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat to ensure a nice sear on the shrimp.
- Season shrimp: In a mixing bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until each piece is well coated with the spices.
- Grill shrimp: Thread the shrimp onto skewers or place them directly on the hot grill. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until the shrimp turn opaque and develop slight char marks, indicating they are nicely grilled.
- Assemble bowls: Evenly divide the cooked rice into four serving bowls. Layer each bowl with grilled shrimp, black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, avocado slices, chopped red onion, and fresh cilantro.
- Finish and serve: Squeeze fresh lime juice over each assembled bowl for a burst of citrus flavor. Add optional toppings like sour cream, shredded cheese, jalapeños, or hot sauce if desired. Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- For a lower-carb option, substitute the rice with cauliflower rice.
- Pre-cooked shrimp can be seasoned and quickly seared in a hot pan to reduce cooking time.
- Use fresh corn when in season for best flavor, or frozen corn can be thawed for convenience.
- Adjust seasoning amounts to taste, especially if you prefer spicier dishes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
