Description
Turn your weeknight dinner into a flavor-packed experience with this Spicy Shrimp Burrito Bowl. Juicy shrimp tossed in smoky spices, paired with fluffy white rice and layered with black beans, creamy avocado, fresh red cabbage, corn, and a zing of lime – this bowl is a powerhouse of nutrition and taste. Whether you’re hunting for easy dinner ideas, healthy high-protein meals, or quick food ideas, this recipe checks all the boxes. It’s fast, fresh, colorful, and endlessly customizable – perfect for busy nights, meal prep, or when you just want something bold and satisfying.
Ingredients
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp chili powder
0.5 tsp garlic powder
0.5 tsp cumin
0.25 tsp cayenne pepper
0.5 lime, juiced
Salt and black pepper, to taste
2 cups cooked white rice
1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup corn kernels
1 avocado, sliced or diced
1 cup shredded red cabbage
0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 lime, cut into wedges
Hot sauce or chipotle sauce (to taste)
0.5 cup diced tomatoes or pico de gallo
0.25 cup shredded cheese
0.25 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
Pickled jalapeños (as desired)
Instructions
1. In a bowl, mix olive oil, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Add shrimp and toss to coat. Let marinate for 10–15 minutes.
2. Cook the rice according to package instructions. Once done, fluff with a fork and keep warm.
3. While shrimp marinates, prep toppings: rinse beans, warm corn, shred cabbage, slice avocado, chop cilantro, and cut lime.
4. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook 2 minutes per side until pink and lightly charred. Remove from heat.
5. In bowls, layer rice, beans, corn, red cabbage, avocado, and shrimp. Top with cilantro and a drizzle of hot sauce. Add lime wedges.
6. Optionally, garnish with cheese, sour cream, salsa, or pickled jalapeños as preferred.
Notes
Pat shrimp dry before marinating to help them sear properly and avoid steaming.
For low-carb version, use cauliflower rice or romaine lettuce as your base.
Assemble ingredients just before serving to maintain fresh texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: spicy shrimp, burrito bowl, easy dinner, meal prep, healthy lunch, high-protein bowl, gluten-free