Description
This Shrimp Taco Bowls recipe is a flavorful and vibrant dish featuring sautéed seasoned shrimp served over cilantro lime rice and creamy refried beans, topped with fresh cherry tomatoes, red onions, Mexican cheese, avocado, chips, and salsa. Perfect for a quick and satisfying 40-minute meal that brings the taste of Mexican-inspired cuisine to your table.
Ingredients
Shrimp
- 2 Tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 ½ pounds raw large shrimp, shelled, deveined, and tails removed
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Rice and Beans
- 3-4 cups prepared cilantro lime rice
- 2 cups refried beans
Toppings
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped (or spicy pickled onions)
- 1/2 cup shredded Mexican cheese
- 1 avocado, sliced or diced
- Chips, for serving
- Salsa, for serving
Instructions
- Make refried beans: Prepare your favorite homemade refried beans or use store-bought. Set aside warm.
- Make cilantro lime rice: Cook rice according to your preferred method and stir in fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro to taste. Keep warm.
- Prep shrimp: Remove shells and tails from the shrimp if not already done. Devein the shrimp. In a bowl, toss shrimp with ground cumin, chili powder, onion powder, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper until evenly coated.
- Sauté shrimp: Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add avocado oil and heat until shimmering. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes on one side until pink, then flip and cook another 1-2 minutes until opaque and cooked through. Remove shrimp from the pan and let rest.
- Prep toppings: Halve cherry tomatoes, chop red onions or prepare spicy pickled onions, shred Mexican cheese, slice or dice avocado, and have chips and salsa ready for serving.
- Assemble bowls: In individual serving bowls, layer the cilantro lime rice, refried beans, and sautéed shrimp. Top with tomatoes, red onions, shredded Mexican cheese, avocado, chips, and a generous spoonful of salsa. Serve immediately and enjoy your vibrant shrimp taco bowls!
Notes
- You can substitute refried beans with black beans or pinto beans if desired.
- For added zest, prepare spicy pickled onions to top your bowls.
- Adjust spice levels by increasing or decreasing the chili powder according to your preference.
- Use freshly squeezed lime juice and fresh cilantro to enhance the flavor of the rice.
- If you prefer, grill the shrimp instead of sautéing for a smoky flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
