Description
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.
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
1. In a medium bowl, combine lime juice, lime zest, minced chipotle peppers (or chipotle powder), minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
2. Toss the shrimp in the marinade until well coated. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
4. Add the marinated shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 2–3 minutes on each side, or until pink, opaque, and slightly charred. Do not overcook.
5. Prepare your base of choice (rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice) if not already cooked.
6. Slice the avocado, rinse the black beans, and prep any other toppings.
7. Divide the cooked rice evenly among four bowls.
8. Top each bowl with shrimp, avocado, black beans, corn, salsa, and any additional toppings.
9. Garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges. Serve immediately.
Notes
You can substitute chipotle powder for the adobo peppers if needed.
Make it low-carb by using cauliflower rice as the base.
Great for meal prep — store components separately and assemble when ready to eat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400