Description
This Chipotle Shrimp Bowl is a vibrant and flavorful meal featuring tender shrimp marinated in smoky chipotle peppers and adobo sauce, served over a bed of rice or cauliflower rice. Combined with black beans, corn, creamy avocado, juicy cherry tomatoes, and fresh cilantro, this dish is a perfect balance of spicy, tangy, and fresh flavors for a healthy and satisfying main course.
Ingredients
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For the Shrimp Marinade
- 1 pound raw 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
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Bowl
- 2 cups cooked rice or cauliflower rice
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Marinate the Shrimp: In a bowl, combine the raw shrimp with olive oil, minced chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, minced garlic, lime juice, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss everything together until the shrimp is fully coated. Allow the shrimp to marinate for 10 to 15 minutes so the flavors meld.
- Cook the Shrimp: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated shrimp in a single layer ensuring they have space to cook evenly. Cook each side for 2 to 3 minutes until the shrimp turn pink and opaque. Remove from heat once cooked through.
- Assemble the Bowls: Start with a base of cooked rice or cauliflower rice in each serving bowl. Layer black beans and corn kernels on top, then add the cooked chipotle shrimp. Garnish with slices of avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onion. Finish with chopped fresh cilantro and lime wedges on the side for squeezing.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of chipotle peppers to increase or decrease the heat of the dish.
- For meal prep, store components separately and assemble the bowls just before serving to maintain freshness.
- You can substitute cauliflower rice for a lower-carb option.
- Use fresh or frozen shrimp as preferred; thaw fully before marinating and cooking.
