Description
This Shrimp Bowl with Cilantro Lime Rice recipe is a flavorful and satisfying dish that combines juicy shrimp with zesty cilantro lime rice and a variety of toppings. It’s a perfect meal for a quick and healthy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Shrimp:
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Cilantro Lime Rice:
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Juice and zest of 1 lime
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Additional Toppings:
- 1 cup canned black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 avocado (sliced)
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- Lime wedges and extra cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Rice: In a saucepan, bring water and butter to a boil. Add rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the rice is tender and water is absorbed. Remove from heat, fluff with a fork, and stir in lime juice, lime zest, and chopped cilantro.
- Cook the Shrimp: Toss the shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side, or until pink and opaque.
- Assemble the Bowls: Start with a base of cilantro lime rice, then top with shrimp, black beans, corn, avocado, and red onion. Garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges if desired.
Notes
- You can add a drizzle of chipotle mayo or a dollop of sour cream for extra flavor.
- For a lower-carb version, use cauliflower rice.
- This bowl is also great with grilled shrimp or even chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 160mg