Description
This Healthy Tex-Mex Shrimp Bowl is a delicious and nutritious meal packed with lean protein, fiber, and vibrant flavors. Featuring grilled shrimp, black beans, avocado, and fresh veggies, this bowl is perfect for a balanced and satisfying lunch or dinner. It’s gluten-free, high in protein, and customizable to fit your dietary needs.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Shrimp:
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Juice of ½ lime
For the Bowl:
- 1 cup cooked brown rice (or cauliflower rice for a low-carb option)
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- ¼ cup red onion, diced
- ½ cup shredded lettuce or chopped cilantro
For the Dressing (Optional):
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- ½ tsp honey
- ½ tsp hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp water (to thin out if needed)
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp:
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Toss the shrimp in the seasoning mix until well coated.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and slightly charred. Remove from heat and drizzle with lime juice.
- Assemble the Bowl:
- In serving bowls, divide cooked brown rice and black beans as the base.
- Top with grilled shrimp, avocado slices, cherry tomatoes, corn, red onion, and shredded lettuce or cilantro.
- Make the Dressing (Optional):
- In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lime juice, honey, and hot sauce. Adjust the consistency with a little water if needed.
- Serve:
- Drizzle the dressing over the bowl or serve on the side.
- Enjoy immediately!
Notes
- Variations: Swap brown rice for quinoa or black beans for pinto beans.
- Spice Level: Adjust heat with extra chili powder or hot sauce.
- Dairy-Free Option: Replace Greek yogurt with dairy-free yogurt or skip the dressing.
- Meal Prep: Store all ingredients separately in the fridge and assemble just before eating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex, Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (1/3 of the recipe)
- Calories: ~450 kcal
- Sugar: ~4g
- Sodium: ~600mg
- Fat: ~20g
- Saturated Fat: ~3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ~45g
- Fiber: ~9g
- Protein: ~32g
- Cholesterol: ~180mg
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