Description
This Fiesta Lime Shrimp Bowl is a fresh, flavor-packed meal featuring juicy chili-lime shrimp served over fluffy rice with creamy avocado, sweet corn, tomatoes, red onion, and fresh cilantro. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s an easy weeknight dinner that’s perfect for meal prep, healthy lunches, and family-friendly meals.
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 (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
Shrimp Bowl
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, diced
- 1 jalapeño, sliced (optional)
- 1 large avocado, sliced
- 1 (15-ounce) can fire-roasted corn, drained
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for serving
- Creamy jalapeño ranch or cilantro ranch, for serving
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, cayenne, and chopped cilantro.
- Pat the shrimp dry and add them to the marinade. Toss well to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
- While the shrimp marinates, cook the rice according to package directions and divide it between serving bowls.
- Top the rice with corn, tomatoes, red onion, avocado, jalapeño slices, and fresh cilantro.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated shrimp in a single layer.
- Cook for 2–3 minutes per side, or until the shrimp are pink, opaque, and fully cooked.
- Remove from heat and toss the shrimp in the remaining juices from the pan.
- Add the shrimp to the prepared bowls.
- Garnish with additional cilantro, fresh lime wedges, and a drizzle of creamy jalapeño ranch or cilantro ranch before serving.
Notes
- Do not marinate shrimp longer than 30 minutes, as the lime juice can affect the texture.
- Brown rice, quinoa, cauliflower rice, or lettuce can be substituted for white rice.
- For extra heat, add additional cayenne pepper or sliced jalapeños.
- Store components separately for best meal-prep results.
- Shrimp cook quickly, so avoid overcooking to keep them tender and juicy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired / Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 485 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 690 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg