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
- 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.
- Assemble Bowls: Cook rice as per package instructions, then top with red onion, cherry tomatoes, jalapeno, cilantro, avocado, and fire-roasted corn.
- 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.
- 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