Chipotle Lime Shrimp Bowls
Chipotle Lime Shrimp Bowls are a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that brings the taste of the tropics to your table. This recipe features juicy shrimp marinated in a zesty chipotle lime sauce, served over a bed of fluffy rice or quinoa and topped with fresh veggies and creamy avocado. Perfect for weeknight dinners or impressive gatherings, these bowls are not only delicious but also customizable to suit various dietary preferences. Get ready to indulge in a fiesta of flavors that will have everyone begging for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (finely chopped)
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 cup cooked rice or quinoa
- 1 cup bell peppers (sliced)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 avocado (sliced)
- 2 tsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the shrimp by mixing it with chipotle peppers and lime juice in a bowl; let it sit for at least 15 minutes.
- Cook rice or quinoa according to package instructions; fluff once done.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, add sliced bell peppers, and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add the marinated shrimp to the skillet; cook until pink and opaque, around 3-4 minutes.
- Assemble your bowls by placing rice or quinoa at the base, topped with sautéed veggies, shrimp, cilantro, and avocado slices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
Keywords: For added texture, consider including black beans or corn. Substitute brown rice or quinoa for healthier options. To make it vegetarian-friendly, replace shrimp with grilled vegetables or tofu.