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Healthy Shrimp Taco Bowl

Deliciously Healthy Shrimp Taco Bowl for Fresh Flavor Fix

Try this Healthy Shrimp Taco Bowl for a delicious and nutritious meal, packed with vibrant ingredients and flavors.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 lb Large Shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • ½ teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
For the Bowl Base
  • 4 cups Cooked Quinoa or Rice
  • 1.5 cups Black Beans canned or cooked
  • 1 cup Frozen Corn
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper sliced
  • ½ Red Onion sliced
  • 2 cups Lettuce shredded
  • 1 cup Tomatoes diced
For the Avocado Lime Crema
  • 2 Avocado ripe
  • 2 tablespoons Lime juiced
  • 2 tablespoons Cilantro fresh and chopped

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • blender

Method
 

Shrimp Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until they are evenly coated. Allow the shrimp to marinate for about 10 minutes.
Cooking the Shrimp
  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
Making the Crema
  1. In a blender, combine ripe avocados, lime juice, Greek yogurt (or sour cream), and a splash of water. Blend until smooth, adding more water as needed.
Assembling the Bowls
  1. Divide the cooked quinoa or rice among serving bowls. Layer on the cooked shrimp, followed by black beans, corn, red bell pepper, red onion, shredded lettuce, and diced tomatoes.
Serving
  1. Drizzle the creamy avocado lime crema over each bowl and finish with chopped cilantro and lime juice. Enjoy your Healthy Shrimp Taco Bowl.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftover components separately in airtight containers for best freshness.

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