Description
Mexican-inspired shrimp burrito bowls deliver bold flavors and fresh ingredients in one delightful meal. Colorful layers of seasoned proteins, zesty rice, and tangy toppings invite home cooks to enjoy a quick and satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup cooked white or brown rice
- 1 (15 oz/425 g) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp butter
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 limes (juice)
- 1 small red onion, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, sliced or mashed
- ¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup shredded cheese (cheddar or cotija)
- ¼ cup fresh salsa or pico de gallo
- ½ avocado
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp water (to thin, if needed)
Instructions
- Marinate: Whisk olive oil, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, and lime juice in a mixing bowl to create a vibrant, aromatic spice blend.
- Season: Thoroughly coat shrimp with the spice mixture, ensuring each piece is evenly and generously seasoned for maximum flavor absorption.
- Sear: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, then carefully arrange marinated shrimp in a single layer, avoiding overcrowding to achieve a perfect golden-brown exterior.
- Cook: Sizzle shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side, watching for a bright pink hue and translucent appearance that signals precise doneness and optimal tenderness.
- Rest and Assemble: Remove shrimp from heat immediately, allowing brief resting time for juice redistribution, then artfully layer over a base of rice, beans, and fresh vegetables.
- Garnish: Enhance the burrito bowl with optional toppings like zesty salsa, creamy guacamole, or tangy sour cream to create a visually stunning and flavor-packed meal.
Notes
- Marinate Smartly: Let shrimp absorb spices for 15-20 minutes before cooking to enhance flavor penetration and create more depth in taste.
- Control Heat Precisely: Use medium-high heat to achieve perfect golden-brown sear without burning delicate shrimp, watching pan temperature carefully throughout cooking process.
- Avoid Overcrowding Technique: Cook shrimp in batches if needed, ensuring each piece has enough space to develop crispy exterior and prevents steaming instead of searing.
- Customize Dietary Needs: Swap white rice with cauliflower rice for low-carb version, use gluten-free spices for sensitive diets, and include plant-based protein alternatives like black beans for vegetarian adaptations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 70 g
- Fiber: 12 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg