Easy 30 Minute Shrimp Burrito Bowls Recipe
Shrimp Burrito Bowls combine marinated shrimp, cilantro lime rice, and fresh toppings for a quick, healthy meal. Perfect for meal prep!
Ingredients
For the Shrimp:
- 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Juice of 1 lime
For the Cilantro Lime Rice:
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 2 cups water
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- ½ tsp salt
Toppings (Customizable):
- 1 15 oz can black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup corn kernels fresh, canned, or frozen
- 1 avocado sliced or diced
- ½ cup pico de gallo
- ¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt for high-protein
- Optional: jalapeños shredded lettuce, queso fresco
Instructions
Marinate the Shrimp
- In a mixing bowl, the shrimp are tossed with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and lime juice.
- The mixture is set aside to marinate for 10 minutes while the rice cooks.
Cook the Cilantro Lime Rice
- The rice is rinsed under cold water, then added to a saucepan with 2 cups of water and ½ tsp salt.
- It is brought to a boil, covered, and simmered for 15 minutes on low heat until fluffy.
- Once cooked, fresh cilantro and lime juice are stirred into the rice for a bright, zesty flavor.
Sauté the Shrimp
- A large skillet is heated over medium-high heat.
- The marinated shrimp are added in a single layer and cooked for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and slightly curled.
Assemble the Bowls
- Base layers are created by dividing the cilantro lime rice evenly among four bowls.
- The shrimp, black beans, corn, avocado, and pico de gallo are layered on top.
- A dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt is added for creaminess.