Description
Enjoy a flavorful and satisfying meal with this Chipotle Shrimp Bowl recipe. Succulent shrimp marinated in a zesty chipotle mixture, paired with rice, beans, corn, and fresh toppings for a delicious Mexican-inspired dish.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
- 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- juice of 1 lime
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Bowl:
- 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower)
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cup chopped cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Marinate the Shrimp: In a bowl, combine shrimp, olive oil, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, garlic, lime juice, cumin, smoked paprika, and salt. Marinate for 15–30 minutes.
- Cook the Shrimp: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide rice among 4 bowls. Top with black beans, corn, shrimp, avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- For extra flavor, grill the shrimp instead of pan-searing.
- Swap rice for quinoa or mixed greens for a lower-carb option.
- Adjust chipotle peppers for preferred heat level.
- Meal prep friendly—store components separately and assemble when ready to eat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 170mg
