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Chipotle Lime Shrimp Bowls
Quick, easy, and totally flavorful, these chipotle lime shrimp bowls with brown rice, black beans, tomatoes and avocado have just the right level of adobo spice with a touch of honey to sweeten up meal prep for any lunch or dinner.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 656 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
For the shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp , deveined and peeled
- 3 tablespoons canola oil , divided
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice , divided (about 1-2 medium limes)
- 1 to 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce , finely minced (about 1 tablespoon)
- 1 teaspoon adobo sauce (the liquid from the can of peppers)
- 2 cloves garlic , pressed
- 2 teaspoons honey
- ¾ teaspoons ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
For the bowls:
- 4 cups cooked brown rice
- 1 15.5 ounce can black beans , drained and warmed
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes , sliced
- 1 large avocado , pitted and chopped
- 4 green onions , chopped
- ¼ cup red onion , chopped
- fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Place the shrimp in a bowl or gallon freezer bag, and add 2 tablespoons of the oil, lime juice, chipotle peppers, adobe sauce, garlic, honey, salt, cumin, and pepper. Massage the ingredients into the shrimp and let the shrimp rest on the counter for 15 minutes.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the remaining oil to the pan and swirl to coat. Spread the shrimp across the pan and discard any remaining marinade. Add the shrimp to the pan and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side or until they've turned lightly pink on the outside and the insides are turning white.
- Assemble the bowls with the rice, black beans, veggies and sprinkle with cilantro. Drizzle with more adobo sauce and a squeeze of lime if desired.
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Notes
- These fresh and healthy bowls can be mixed and matched with other Mexican-inspired veggie ingredients as desired such as corn, jicama or bell peppers.
Nutrition Information
Calories
656kcal
(33%)
Carbohydrates
80g
(27%)
Protein
37g
(74%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
286mg
(95%)
Sodium
1900mg
(79%)
Potassium
1072mg
(31%)
Fiber
16g
(64%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
797IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
37mg
(41%)
Calcium
254mg
(25%)
Iron
7mg
(39%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 656
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 656kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 80g | 27% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 286mg | 95% |
| Sodium | 1900mg | 79% |
| Potassium | 1072mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 16g | 64% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 797IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 37mg | 41% |
| Calcium | 254mg | 25% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.