Easy Shrimp Burrito Bowl is a quick and easy dinner recipe. This is a perfect make ahead recipe. Its low carb, keto, gluten free and healthy. Instead of wrapping in a Tortilla its served in a bowl with roasted Cajun Shrimps, Fajita Veggies, Black Beans, Avocado and Cilantro Lime Rice. Serve it in a bowl or serve as a wrap or a salad you will love it for sure!
Thinly slice the red onions. Add the white vinegar in a medium sized mixing bowl and add the sliced Red Onions in it. Soak for about 5-10 min or while you're cooking the Shrimps. This is your picked Onions. Its full of taste and flavor. While using discard the vinegar and just use the Red Onions as is in the burrito bowl.
Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add Avocado Oil in it. As the oil shimmers, add the Shrimps and cook for 1-2 min (both sides) or until they curl and get pink.
Add the Cajun Seasoning, minced garlic, Salt, Honey, Lime Zest and Lime Juice to it. Toss to combine and cook until fragrant for 2 min. Once cooked, set aside.
Assemble the bowl. Add the cooked rice to one side, followed by the Shrimps, drained Black Beans, Corn, Avocado Slices, Picked Red Onions, and thinly sliced Bell Peppers. Top with a dollop of Guacamole or Sour Cream. Drizzle the Cilantro Lime Dressing on top and serve.
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NOTES 1: You can use Cilantro Lime Rice to serve in this Burrito BowlNOTES 2: You can skip Rice and use Cilantro Lime Quinoa or Mexican Cauliflower Rice as well.NOTES 3: Besides this Cilantro Lime Dressing you can top with anything. From this spicy Tahini dressing to Avocado Crema to Ranch Dressing to simply some Sour Cream or Greek Yogurt.NOTES 4:instead of Cajun seasoning, you could use any seasoning you have at home. From Taco Seasoning to Old Bay Seasoning to Blackened Seasoning to Jerk Seasoning etc.You can even just use Onion & Garlic Powder along with some Cayenne Pepper to season the Shrimps.Substitution
Chicken- instead Shrimps you can use Chicken. Just cook Chicken breast in Oven or Air Fryer, cut it into slices and serve in this Burrito Bowl.
Veggies & Fruits - these bowl ingredients are simply a suggestion. You can swap veggies as per your choice. Add fresh seasonal fruits like Watermelon, Mango or Pineapples to this.
Quinoa or Cauliflower Rice or Brown Rice - instead of Cilantro Lime Rice, you can serve this Shrimp Burrito Bowl with Quinoa or Cauliflower Rice or cooked Brown Rice.
StorageStore in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Skip out the Avocado as it doesn't store well upon cutting. Do not freeze.Make AheadPrep the recipe, just skip adding the Avocados and the dressing. Add them right before serving and enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Mexican Shrimp and Rice Burrito Bowl
Amount Per Serving
Calories 406Calories from Fat 171
% Daily Value*
Fat 19g29%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Trans Fat 0.004g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 12g
Cholesterol 146mg49%
Sodium 584mg25%
Potassium 986mg28%
Carbohydrates 38g13%
Fiber 12g50%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 26g52%
Vitamin A 2252IU45%
Vitamin C 44mg53%
Calcium 105mg11%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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