Description
A quick and nutritious Tex-Mex Shrimp Bowl that combines shrimp with vibrant veggies, served over rice or quinoa.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cooked rice or quinoa
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Gather and prep your ingredients.
- In a large bowl, combine shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Let marinate for about 5 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- In serving bowls, layer cooked rice or quinoa, black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes. Top with cooked shrimp and avocado slices.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
Adjust spice levels according to taste; can be made with chicken, tofu, or beans for variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg