Description
This Chili Lime Shrimp Tacos Bowl combines zesty, sautéed shrimp with a bed of rice and crisp, colorful toppings like cabbage, beans, and avocado. Finished with a tangy sauce and fresh cilantro, it’s a vibrant, high-flavor meal that’s perfect for quick dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
1 lb medium to large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups cooked white rice
1 cup shredded purple cabbage
1 cup pinto beans
1 avocado, sliced
1/2 cup corn kernels (optional)
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Hot sauce or creamy chipotle drizzle, to taste
Instructions
1. Marinate the shrimp: In a bowl, mix shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Let sit for 15 minutes.
2. Sauté the shrimp: In a hot skillet, cook shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and slightly caramelized. Set aside.
3. Prepare bowl base: Scoop white rice into serving bowls.
4. Add toppings: Layer with shredded cabbage, pinto beans, corn, avocado, and cooked shrimp.
5. Garnish and serve: Drizzle with hot sauce or chipotle sauce and sprinkle with cilantro. Serve immediately.
Notes
Pat shrimp dry before marinating to help spices cling better.
Use freshly cooked rice or reheat it with a splash of water for fluffiness.
Double the batch of shrimp for easy meal prep or leftovers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Bowl
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: Latin-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
Keywords: shrimp bowl, chili lime shrimp, taco bowl