Easy Mexican Shrimp Bowls

These Easy Mexican Shrimp Bowls are a quick, high-protein dinner made with chili lime shrimp, rice, black beans, and fresh toppings. Ready in under 30 minutes!

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mexican

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 5

Total Time 20

Servings

Author Marissa

Ingredients

For the Mexican Shrimp

1 pound raw shrimp peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
3 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon oregano
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

For the Bowls

Cooked rice
Mango pico de gallo or pineapple chunks
Black beans
Pickled red onions
Shredded cheese
Avocado
Sour cream
Jalapeños
Fresh cilantro
Lime wedges

Instructions

Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, garlic, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
Add shrimp and toss until evenly coated.
Marinate for 10–15 minutes, but no longer than 30 minutes.
While the shrimp marinates, prep your a bowl with ½ cup cooked rice and your favorite toppings.
Heat a skillet over high heat.
Cook shrimp for 1–2 minutes per side, until pink and opaque.
Top bowls with cooked shrimp.
Finish with fresh lime juice and serve.

Notes

No rice ready? Turn the same ingredients into easy shrimp tacos by serving everything inside warm tortillas.

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