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Chipotle Lime Shrimp Bowl

Chipotle Lime Shrimp Bowl

This Chipotle Lime Shrimp Bowl is a quick, healthy, and flavor-packed dish that’s perfect for any meal.
Juicy, chipotle-lime-marinated shrimp are served on a bed of rice and topped with fresh avocado, black beans, corn, and salsa, creating a complete and balanced bowl.
This recipe is easy to customize and is ideal for meal prep or a simple weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinating Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 400 kcal

Ingredients
  

Shrimp and Marinade

  • 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo sauce minced (or 1 tsp chipotle powder)
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice about 1 lime
  • 1 tsp lime zest
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 clove garlic minced (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Base

  • 2 cups cooked rice white, brown, or cauliflower rice for a low-carb option

Toppings (adjust amounts as desired):

  • 1 avocado sliced
  • ½ cup black beans drained and rinsed
  • ½ cup corn kernels fresh, canned, or grilled
  • ½ cup fresh salsa
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish
  • Additional lime wedges for garnish

Instructions
 

Marinate the Shrimp

  • Prepare Marinade: In a medium bowl, combine lime juice, lime zest, minced chipotle peppers (or chipotle powder), minced garlic, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  • Add Shrimp: Toss the shrimp in the marinade, making sure each piece is well coated. Let it sit for about 10 minutes to absorb the flavors.

Cook the Shrimp

  • Heat Oil: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
  • Sauté Shrimp: Add the marinated shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 2–3 minutes on each side, or until the shrimp is pink, opaque, and slightly charred. Avoid overcooking, as shrimp can become tough.

Prepare the Base and Toppings

  • Cook Base: Prepare your base of choice (rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice) according to package instructions if not pre-cooked.
  • Prep Toppings: Slice the avocado, rinse black beans, and prepare additional toppings.

Assemble the Chipotle Lime Shrimp Bowls

  • Layer Ingredients: Divide the cooked rice among four bowls.
  • Add Shrimp and Toppings: Top each bowl with shrimp, avocado slices, black beans, corn, salsa, and any other toppings.
  • Garnish: Sprinkle with fresh cilantro and add extra lime wedges for squeezing on top.
Keyword Chipotle Lime Shrimp Bowl