Description
This Spicy Shrimp Burrito Bowl recipe delivers bold chili-lime shrimp, fresh toppings, and creamy chipotle crema—all in one delicious bowl. Perfect for healthy meal prep or a quick dinner, this spicy shrimp bowl is gluten-free, protein-packed, and customizable with your favorite burrito fillings.
Ingredients
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
1 cup black beans
1 cup corn kernels
1 cup cherry tomatoes or pico de gallo
1 avocado or 1/2 cup guacamole
1 cup shredded lettuce or cabbage
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/3 cup chipotle crema or sour cream
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Toss shrimp with chili powder, smoked paprika, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Let it marinate while prepping other ingredients.
2. Cook the rice according to package directions if not already prepared. Fluff and set aside.
3. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with a bit of oil. Cook shrimp 1–2 minutes per side until pink and lightly seared.
4. Slice cherry tomatoes, shred the lettuce or cabbage, dice avocado, and warm the black beans and corn.
5. In serving bowls, layer rice, shrimp, beans, corn, tomatoes, avocado, and lettuce. Drizzle with chipotle crema and sprinkle with cilantro.
6. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
Use pre-cooked rice to save time for busy weeknights.
For extra flavor, grill the shrimp instead of pan-searing.
Store each component separately to keep leftovers fresh and easy to reheat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 160mg