Spicy Mexican Shrimp Recipe
Total Time
40 minutes
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
(4)
Ingredients
4 servings
- 1 ½ cups water or veggie stock
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 14-ounce can of black beans (or pinto beans, red beans) rinsed and drained
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp chile powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika or smoked paprika
- ½ tsp granulated garlic or onion powder
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon coriander
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ⅛ teaspoon chipotle powder ( or sub cayenne), more to taste.
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
- squeeze of fresh lime juice
- Avocado Sauce
- 1 cup shredded cabbage (or Mexican Slaw)
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1 mango, diced
- 1 bell pepper sliced
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro or scallions
- pickled onion or pickled jalapeno
- hot sauce and lime wedges
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Preparation
Step 1
Make the Rice and Beans
Step 2
In a medium pot, add water, rice, beans, salt, seasonings and olive oil. Bring to a boil, cover and cook on a low simmer until the rice is tender and water is absorbed.
Step 3
Prep any veggies
Step 4
you wish to use for your bowls.
Step 5
Make the quick Avocado Sauce
Step 6
using a blender or a food processor and chill until ready to use.
Step 7
Sear the shrimp.
Step 8
Pat dry the shrimp and place them in a bowl. Mix the spices and salt together in a small bowl then sprinkle this over the shrimp, tossing with tongs to coat them evenly. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil. When hot, using tongs, place the shrimp carefully in the hot pan with a little space around each one. Don’t fiddle with them- sear 1-2 minutes, or until golden, before turning each one over with the tongs. Sear the other side until golden, lowering heat if need be, then turn the heat off.
Step 9
Squeeze with a little lime juice, taste, and adjust the salt and spice level to your liking.
Step 10
Assemble the bowls:
Step 11
Divide the rice and beans among 4 bowls. Top with any of the optional veggies, add the seared shrimp, and drizzle with the creamy avocado sauce.
Step 12
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