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Fiesta Shrimp Rice Bowl Recipe

Fiesta Shrimp Rice Bowl Recipe

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  • Author: Megane
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 bowls 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Pan-Frying
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This Fiesta Shrimp Rice Bowl recipe is a burst of flavors with marinated shrimp served over rice with fresh vegetables and a creamy cilantro ranch dressing.


Ingredients

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Shrimp Marinade

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice (about 1 large lime)
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro
  • 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined

Shrimp Rice Bowl

  • 2 cups uncooked white rice (or substitute with quinoa, brown rice, or lettuce)
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 1/2 cup diced cherry tomatoes
  • 1 jalapeno, sliced (optional)
  • Fresh chopped cilantro
  • 1 large avocado, sliced
  • 1 (15 ounce) can fire-roasted corn, drained

Instructions

  1. Marinate the Shrimp: In a medium bowl, mix olive oil, lime juice, spices, and cilantro. Add shrimp, toss to coat, cover, and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
  2. Assemble Bowls: Cook rice as per package instructions, then top with red onion, cherry tomatoes, jalapeno, cilantro, avocado, and fire-roasted corn.
  3. Cook Shrimp: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, add shrimp, cook for 2-3 minutes per side until opaque and pink. Remove from heat.
  4. Serve: Add cooked shrimp to bowls, garnish with lime juice, cilantro, and creamy cilantro ranch dressing if desired.

Notes

  • For meal prep, store components separately and assemble before serving.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 650mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 54g
  • Fiber: 7g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 150mg