Description
This Chipotle Lime Shrimp Bowl is a quick, healthy, and flavor-packed dish that’s perfect for any meal. Juicy, chipotle-lime-marinated shrimp are served on a bed of rice and topped with fresh avocado, black beans, corn, and salsa, creating a complete and balanced bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (minced) or 1 tsp chipotle powder
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower rice)
- 1 avocado (sliced)
- ½ cup black beans (drained and rinsed)
- ½ cup corn kernels
- ½ cup fresh salsa
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- Additional lime wedges (for garnish)
Instructions
- Marinate the Shrimp: In a medium bowl, combine lime juice, lime zest, minced chipotle peppers (or chipotle powder), minced garlic, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Toss the shrimp in the marinade and let sit for 10 minutes.
- Cook the Shrimp: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2–3 minutes on each side, or until the shrimp is pink and opaque.
- Prepare the Base and Toppings: Prepare your base of choice (rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice) according to package instructions. Slice the avocado and rinse black beans.
- Assemble the Chipotle Lime Shrimp Bowls: Divide the cooked rice among four bowls. Top each bowl with shrimp, avocado slices, black beans, corn, and salsa. Garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.
Notes
For a low-carb option, use cauliflower rice or a bed of mixed greens. You can also swap shrimp for marinated tofu or tempeh for a vegetarian version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg