Name: old bay shrimp burritos recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 500g (1 lb) Raw Shrimp, Peeled and Deveined: seasoned with Old Bay; 2 tbsp Old Bay Seasoning: for a savory and spicy kick; 2 tbsp Olive Oil: for sautéing the shrimp; 8 Small Flour Tortillas (8-inch): soft and pliable; 1 cup (240 ml) Cooked White Rice: long-grain, cooled; 1 cup (240 ml) Canned Black Beans, Rinsed and Drained: for hearty texture; 1 cup (100g) Shredded Cheddar Cheese: mild, medium, or sharp; ½ cup (120 ml) Greek Yogurt: full-fat or 2%; 1 Ripe Avocado: yielding to gentle pressure; 2 tbsp Fresh Lime Juice: freshly squeezed; ¼ cup (10g) Fresh Cilantro Leaves: plus extra for garnish; ½ tsp Ground Cumin: for warmth and depth; Salt and Pepper: to taste; 2 tbsp Toasted Pepitas: for crunch and garnish

Description

These Old Bay Shrimp Burritos offer a flavorful twist on a classic, combining zesty Old Bay seasoned shrimp with a cool and creamy avocado lime sauce. It’s an easy recipe perfect for a quick and delicious weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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500g (1 lb) Raw Shrimp, Peeled and Deveined: seasoned with Old Bay
2 tbsp Old Bay Seasoning: for a savory and spicy kick
2 tbsp Olive Oil: for sautéing the shrimp
8 Small Flour Tortillas (8-inch): soft and pliable
1 cup (240 ml) Cooked White Rice: long-grain, cooled
1 cup (240 ml) Canned Black Beans, Rinsed and Drained: for hearty texture
1 cup (100g) Shredded Cheddar Cheese: mild, medium, or sharp
½ cup (120 ml) Greek Yogurt: full-fat or 2%
1 Ripe Avocado: yielding to gentle pressure
2 tbsp Fresh Lime Juice: freshly squeezed
¼ cup (10g) Fresh Cilantro Leaves: plus extra for garnish
½ tsp Ground Cumin: for warmth and depth
Salt and Pepper: to taste
2 tbsp Toasted Pepitas: for crunch and garnish

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Instructions

Make Avocado-Lime Sauce: Blend avocado, lime juice, yogurt, cilantro, cumin, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Season Shrimp: Toss shrimp with Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Cook Shrimp: Sauté shrimp in olive oil for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque.
Warm Beans: Gently warm black beans over low heat.
Warm Tortillas: Briefly warm tortillas on a dry skillet.
Assemble Burritos: Spread sauce, rice, beans, shrimp, and cheese on a tortilla.
Roll Burritos: Fold sides in, then roll tightly from bottom up.
Toast Burritos: Toast seam-side down in a skillet for 1-2 minutes.

Notes

For a spicier burrito, add cayenne pepper to the Old Bay seasoning. Don’t overfill the tortillas for easier rolling.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Mexican
Method: Sauté
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 burrito
Calories: 450 kcal
Sugar: 8 g
Sodium: 600 mg
Fat: 20 g
Saturated Fat: 8 g
Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 40 g
Fiber: 8 g
Protein: 25 g
Cholesterol: 150 mg