Best Shrimp Burrito Bowl Recipe

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Best Shrimp Burrito Bowl Recipe

The shrimp burrito bowl is a healthy and easy meal. By using key ingredient swaps and succulent shrimp, this burrito bowl is delicious and will help you stay fit too. It’s also a very quick recipe to put together and is great as a healthy lunch.

Prep Time15

Cook Time10

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex

Diet: Low Calorie, Low Fat

Servings:

Calories: 408kcal

Author: Clara

Ingredients

Shrimp and Spice Mix

4 oz Shrimp
¼ teaspoon Paprika
¼ teaspoon Oregano
¼ teaspoon Cumin
Salt and Pepper (As desired)
1 clove Garlic (Minced)

Cilantro Garlic Rice

1 serving Jasmine Rice
1 clove Garlic
5 sprigs Cilantro (Leaves finely chopped)

Burrito Bowl Toppings

½ Avocado
2 tablespoon Corn
1 Jalapeno
⅛ Yellow Onion
22 g Oaxacan Cheese
1 tablespoon Salsa Verde

Instructions

Make the spice mix – In a bowl, mix together minced garlic, paprika, cumin, salt, pepper, and oregano.
Prepare the shrimp – Deshell and devein the shrimp and coat it with the spice mix.
Make the rice – Cook 1 serving of rice according to package instructions. Mix with minced garlic and cilantro and set aside.
Prepare the burrito bowl toppings – Make the corn salsa by mixing corn with chopped jalapeno, white vinegar, salt, onion, and lime juice. Slice the avocado into small slices and tear off the desired portion of Oaxacan cheese.
Cook the shrimp - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp with the marinade and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and cooked through.
Assemble the bowl - In a bowl, add the cooked rice, shrimp, corn salsa, avocado, and any of your favorite toppings.

Notes

Substitutions and Variations

Use chicken – Another great lean protein option that is delicious in burrito bowls.

Swap out cheese for low-fat sour cream – If you prefer sour cream to cheese, swap out the cheese for low-fat sour cream to keep the burrito low in calories.

Expert Tips

Don't overcook the shrimp – Shrimp only needs about 1-2 minutes on each side to be fully cooked. To prevent overcooking, monitor the shrimp closely and start mixing everything together when the shrimp is just starting to curl up.

How To Prep This In Advance – To prep in advance, make the rice and/or salsa ahead of time and be sure the shrimp is defrosted if you are using frozen shrimp.

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