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fiesta shrimp rice bowl

Easy Fiesta Shrimp Rice Bowl – Perfect for Meal Prep!

This Fiesta Shrimp Rice Bowl is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish loaded with juicy shrimp, seasoned rice, black beans, corn, and fresh toppings. It’s an easy, colorful meal perfect for busy weeknights—ready in 30 minutes or less!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • For the Shrimp:
  • 1 lb shrimp peeled And deveined
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon lime juice
  • For the Rice:
  • 1 cup white or brown rice cooked
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • ¼ cup cilantro chopped
  • Toppings:
  • 1 cup black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn kernels fresh, canned, or frozen
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes diced
  • ½ cup red onion diced
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • ½ cup cotija or shredded cheddar cheese
  • ¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 jalapeño sliced (optional)
  • Optional Garnishes:
  • Fresh cilantro
  • Lime wedges
  • Hot sauce
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Instructions
 

  • Step 1: Cook the Rice
  • Cook rice according to package instructions.
  • Stir in lime zest, lime juice, and cilantro. Set aside.
  • Step 2: Cook the Shrimp
  • In a bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and lime juice.
  • Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until opaque and slightly charred. Remove from heat.
  • Step 3: Assemble the Bowls
  • Divide cooked rice among bowls.
  • Top each with shrimp, black beans, corn, tomatoes, red onion, avocado, and cheese.
  • Drizzle with sour cream and garnish with cilantro, lime wedges, and jalapeño.

Notes

  • Low-carb? Swap rice for cauliflower rice or lettuce.
  • Extra crunch? Add crushed tortilla chips on top.
  • Make it spicy? Add more jalapeño or a drizzle of sriracha.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 35gFat: 12g