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Chipotle Lime Shrimp Bowl

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Ingredients

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Shrimp and Marinade:

  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • 2 teaspoons chipotle powder (or chipotle in adobo, finely chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Rice and Base:

  • 2 cups cooked jasmine rice (or brown rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice)
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Toppings:

  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½ cup black beans, drained and rinsed
  • ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup corn (fresh or canned)
  • ¼ cup crumbled cotija or feta cheese (optional)
  • Fresh cilantro and lime wedges for garnish

Chipotle Lime Sauce (Optional):

  • ½ cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • ½ teaspoon chipotle powder
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

Marinate and Cook the Shrimp:

  1. Prepare the Marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, chipotle powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Coat the Shrimp: Add shrimp to the marinade, toss to coat, and let sit for at least 10 minutes.
  3. Sear the Shrimp: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until they turn pink and slightly charred. Remove from heat.

Prepare the Base and Toppings:

  1. Season the Rice: Mix cooked rice with lime juice, salt, and chopped cilantro.
  2. Chop the Toppings: Slice the avocado, halve the cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice the red onion.

Assemble the Bowl:

  1. Layer the Ingredients: Divide the lime rice among four bowls.
  2. Add the Toppings: Arrange shrimp, black beans, corn, tomatoes, avocado, and red onion on top.
  3. Drizzle with Sauce (Optional): Mix the chipotle lime sauce ingredients and drizzle over the bowl.
  4. Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle fresh cilantro, cotija cheese, and extra lime wedges before serving.

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