Ingredients
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 (more if you want it more spicy) 🌶️
2 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro 🌿
1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined 🍤
Shrimp Rice Bowl
2 cups uncooked white rice (or quinoa, brown rice, or lettuce) 🍚
1/4 cup diced red onion 🧅
1/2 cup diced cherry tomatoes 🍅
1 jalapeno, sliced (optional) 🌶️
Fresh chopped cilantro 🌿
1 large avocado, sliced 🥑
1 (15-ounce) can fire roasted corn, drained 🌽
To serve: Homemade creamy jalapeno ranch or store-bought cilantro ranch 🥗
Instructions
1️⃣ Marinate the Shrimp: Add olive oil, lime juice, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and fresh chopped cilantro to a medium bowl. Pat the shrimp dry, then add it to the marinade and toss to fully coat. Cover and marinate in the fridge for 15 minutes. 🍤
2️⃣ Prepare the Rice Bowl: While the shrimp is marinating, cook the rice according to package instructions. Assemble the rice bowls by adding the cooked rice, diced red onion, diced cherry tomatoes, sliced jalapeno (if using), fresh chopped cilantro, sliced avocado, and fire roasted corn. 🍚🥗
3️⃣ Cook the Shrimp: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat (no oil needed). When it’s hot, add the marinated shrimp to the pan in an even layer and cook for 2-3 minutes on one side. Flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes on the other side. The shrimp will turn opaque and pink, forming a loose “C” shape when done. Remove the shrimp from the heat and stir to coat it in any sauce left in the pan. 🍤🔥
4️⃣ Assemble and Serve: Add the cooked shrimp to your assembled rice bowl. Top with additional lime juice, fresh cilantro, and creamy cilantro ranch if desired. Enjoy your Fiesta Shrimp Bowl! 🍤🥗🌶️
- Prep Time: 15min
- Cook Time: 15min