Description
A vibrant and zesty shrimp bowl featuring smoky chipotle-marinated shrimp, creamy avocado, and fresh lime over a bed of rice. This Chipotle Lime Shrimp Bowl is quick, healthy, and bursting with bold, coastal-inspired flavor—perfect for an easy weeknight meal or light lunch.
Ingredients
1 lb Shrimp, peeled and deveined (medium to large size)
2 tablespoons Olive Oil (extra virgin)
1 tablespoon Chipotle Chili Powder (adjust to taste)
2 tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
Salt and Pepper to taste (sea salt preferred)
1 cup Cooked Rice (any variety)
1 Medium Avocado, sliced
1/2 cup Cherry Tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro, chopped
1 Lime, cut into wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, chipotle chili powder, lime juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add shrimp to the bowl and toss until evenly coated. Marinate for at least 10 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2–3 minutes on one side.
- Flip and cook another 2–3 minutes until shrimp are pink, opaque, and slightly charred.
- To assemble the bowls, add a scoop of cooked rice to each serving bowl.
- Top with shrimp, avocado slices, cherry tomatoes, and chopped cilantro.
- Serve with lime wedges for squeezing just before eating.
Notes
Use grilled chicken or salmon instead of shrimp for variation.
Serve over cauliflower rice or quinoa for a lighter or protein-rich option.
Add jalapeños, black beans, or corn for extra flavor and texture.
Cook shrimp just until pink to prevent overcooking.
Best enjoyed fresh; store leftovers up to 2 days and reheat shrimp gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
