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Spicy Chipotle Lime Shrimp Bowls

A quick and easy weeknight meal featuring flavorful chipotle lime shrimp served over brown rice with black beans, fresh vegetables, and avocado.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 bowls

Equipment

  • Medium bowl
  • Large skillet

Ingredients
  

Shrimp Marinade

  • 1 pound large shrimp deveined and peeled
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce finely minced start with one, adjust to spice preference
  • 1 teaspoon adobo sauce from the can of chipotle peppers
  • 2 cloves garlic pressed
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 0.75 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Bowl Assembly

  • 4 cups cooked brown rice
  • 1 (15.5 ounce) can black beans drained and warmed
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes sliced
  • 1 large avocado pitted and chopped
  • 4 green onions chopped
  • 0.25 cup red onion chopped
  • handful fresh cilantro for garnish
  • lime wedges for serving

Additional for Cooking Sauce

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

Instructions
 

  • Marinate the Shrimp: In a medium bowl, combine shrimp, 1 tablespoon canola oil, 1 tablespoon lime juice, minced chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, garlic, honey, cumin, kosher salt, and cayenne pepper. Toss to coat and let sit for a few minutes.
  • Cook the Shrimp: Heat 1 tablespoon canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  • Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon canola oil and 2 tablespoons lime juice. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, scraping up browned bits from the bottom. Cook for 1 minute.
  • Toss and Coat: Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet with the lime sauce. Toss to coat.
  • Assemble Your Masterpiece: Divide cooked brown rice evenly among four bowls.
  • Layer on the Goodness: Top the rice with warmed black beans, sliced cherry tomatoes, chopped avocado, green onions, and red onion.
  • Add the Star: Place the chipotle lime shrimp on top of the other ingredients.
  • Garnish and Serve: Finish with fresh cilantro and serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

Notes

This recipe is fast, easy, and adaptable. You can substitute shrimp with chicken, tofu, or fish. Quinoa or cauliflower rice can be used instead of brown rice. Other beans or vegetables can be added. Adjust spice level by adding more or less chipotle peppers or cayenne. Sour cream or Greek yogurt can be added for extra creaminess.