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Chipotle Lime Shrimp Bowl Recipe

Chipotle Lime Shrimp Bowl combines smoky lime shrimp with rice and fresh vegetables.The shrimp is marinated briefly and seared in a hot skillet.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican-Inspired

Ingredients
  

Chipotle Lime Shrimp

  • 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chipotle powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro optional

Bowls

  • 2 cups cooked white or brown rice warm
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cucumber diced
  • 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 1 handful fresh spinach or mixed greens
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • Lime wedges for serving
  • Jalapeño slices for serving
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Chipotle Lime Dressing

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions
 

  • Marinate the shrimp.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, chipotle powder, cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, lime juice, and minced garlic. Add the shrimp and toss until evenly coated. Let the shrimp marinate for 5–10 minutes while preparing the remaining ingredients.
  • Prepare the rice.
  • Cook the white or brown rice according to the package directions. Fluff it gently with a fork, then cover and keep warm until you are ready to assemble the bowls.
  • Sear the shrimp.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2–3 minutes per side, or until opaque, cooked through, and lightly charred around the edges. Transfer the shrimp to a plate.
  • Make the dressing.
  • Add the olive oil, fresh lime juice, chipotle powder, cumin, and salt to a small jar. Close tightly and shake until the dressing is emulsified. Taste and adjust the lime or salt if desired.
  • Prepare the toppings.
  • Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, thinly slice the red onion, slice the avocado, and prepare the spinach or mixed greens.
  • Assemble the bowls.
  • Divide the warm rice between serving bowls. Add the greens, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and avocado. Arrange the seared shrimp over the top to complete your Chipotle Lime Shrimp Bowl.
  • Dress and finish.
  • Drizzle each bowl with chipotle lime dressing. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro and add a squeeze of fresh lime. Top with sliced jalapeños if you prefer extra heat, then season lightly with salt and black pepper.
  • Serve.
  • Gently mix the ingredients to distribute the dressing, or enjoy each component separately. Serve immediately while the shrimp and rice are still warm.

Notes

For meal prep, store the cooked shrimp, rice, vegetables, dressing, and avocado separately whenever possible. Add freshly sliced avocado just before serving.
You can replace brown or white rice with quinoa for a different texture. For an even fresher bowl, increase the greens and slightly reduce the rice.