A smoky, zesty, and flavor-packed bowl loaded with chipotle-marinated shrimp, fresh veggies, and a creamy lime sauce. Perfect for a healthy yet bold meal!
Ingredients (Serves 2)
For the Shrimp:
- ½ lb large shrimp (peeled & deveined)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp chipotle powder (or 1 tbsp adobo sauce from canned chipotles)
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For the Bowl Base:
- 1 cup cooked brown rice (or cauliflower rice for low-carb)
- ½ cup black beans (drained & rinsed)
- ½ cup corn (grilled or canned)
Toppings:
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ avocado, sliced
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 small jalapeño, sliced (optional)
For the Creamy Lime Sauce:
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- ½ tsp honey
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
1️⃣ Marinate the Shrimp:
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, lime juice, chipotle powder, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add shrimp, toss to coat, and let marinate for 10-15 minutes.
2️⃣ Cook the Shrimp:
- Heat a pan over medium-high heat.
- Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and slightly charred.
3️⃣ Prepare the Creamy Lime Sauce:
- In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lime juice, honey, garlic powder, and salt.
4️⃣ Assemble the Bowl:
- Divide cooked rice into two bowls.
- Add black beans, corn, tomatoes, avocado, and red onion.
- Top with the cooked shrimp.
- Drizzle with creamy lime sauce and sprinkle fresh cilantro.
5️⃣ Enjoy! 🌟
- Serve with extra lime wedges and jalapeños for a spicy kick!
