Summer Shrimp Bowl

Summer Shrimp Bowl

from onebalancedlife.com
25 min

Summer Shrimp Bowls make for an easy, flavorful weeknight dinner! They are simple to make and perfect for a delicious meal that everyone will love!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup long grain basmati rice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup cilantro
  • 12-15 shrimp
  • 1/2 cup pico de gallo
  • 1/2 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 tbsp grated cotija cheese
  • 1 mango
  • 2 tbsp jalapeno
  • 1/4 cup tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup red onion
  • 1/2 cup + 1 tbsp cilantro
  • 1 1/2 lime, juiced
  • 1/2 lime zest
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • for the shrimp:
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • dash of cayenne

Directions

  1. 1

    Start by preparing the basmati rice. Rinse rice and fill in pot to boil. Add sea salt and 1 tbsp olive oil. Boil and then Reduce to simmer for 7-9 minutes until liquid is absorbed.

  2. 2

    Prepare mango salsa by combining ingredients: mango, red onion, jalapeno, 1 tbsp cilantro and tomatoes. Add juice of 1/2 lime and 1/2 lime zest. Set aside.

  3. 3

    Prepare shrimp by heating pan with 1 tbsp olive oil. Mix together shrimp seasonings in small bowl. Add shrimp and top with mixed seasonings. Cook for 6-8 minutes until shrimp are fully cooked through. Set aside.

  4. 4

    Rinse and drain black beans.

  5. 5

    Prepare cilantro lime rice by combining cooked basmati rice, chopped cilantro, juice of 1 lime, 1/4 tsp sea salt and 1/2 tsp garlic powder.

  6. 6

    In a bowl, add cilantro lime rice, black beans, pico de gallo, fresh mango salsa and cooked shrimp. Top with grated cojita cheese.

  7. 7

    Drizzle with Cilantro Dressing (I used from Trader Joe's!) or any dressing of your choice.