Chipotle Shrimp Bowl
This Chipotle Shrimp Bowl is smoky, spicy, and packed with fresh flavors. Juicy shrimp are coated in a chipotle-lime marinade, seared to perfection, and served over rice with colorful toppings for a wholesome and satisfying meal
Ingredients
- Large shrimp peeled, deveined – 1 lb
- Olive oil – 2 tbsp
- Chipotle peppers in adobo minced – 1–2 tbsp (adjust to taste)
- Garlic minced – 2 cloves
- Lime juice – 2 tbsp
- Honey – 1 tsp
- Salt – 1/2 tsp
- Black pepper – 1/4 tsp
- Cooked rice – 3 cups
- Black beans drained, rinsed – 1 cup
- Corn kernels – 1 cup
- Cherry tomatoes halved – 1 cup
- Avocado sliced – 1 large
- Fresh cilantro chopped – 2 tbsp
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk olive oil, chipotle peppers, garlic, lime juice, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Add shrimp and toss to coat; marinate 10–15 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat; cook shrimp 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Divide rice among bowls.
- Top with shrimp, black beans, corn, tomatoes, avocado, and cilantro.
- Serve with extra lime wedges if desired.
Notes
For more heat, add extra chipotle peppers or a pinch of cayenne. Brown rice or quinoa can be used for a healthier base. Great with a drizzle of chipotle crema.