Seafood & Salmon Bowls

Chipotle Lime Shrimp & Black Bean Burrito Bowl

Chipotle lime shrimp over cilantro brown rice with black beans, pico de gallo and avocado.

Prep
20 min
Cook
45 min
Total
1 hr 5 min
Makes
4 bowls
Chipotle Lime Shrimp & Black Bean Burrito Bowl with cilantro brown rice, chipotle shrimp, black beans, pico de gallo and avocado in a sand stoneware bowl

Chipotle in adobo gives shrimp a smoky heat in a 10-minute marinade. Everything else is burrito bowl staples: cilantro rice, beans, pico and avocado.

Why this recipe works

Adobo sauce clings to the shrimp and chars slightly in the hot pan.

Ingredient notes

Adjust chipotle for heat.

Common mistakes

  • Overcooking.
  • Long citrus marinades.

What to serve with it

Sour cream or hot sauce.

Meal prep

Best within 3 days.

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Cooking tips

Don't marinate shrimp longer than 15 minutes. Cook in a single layer.

Swaps and variations

Use chicken (165°F / 74°C). Use white rice.

Storing and reheating

Refrigerate within 2 hours for up to 3 days.

Recipe

Chipotle Lime Shrimp & Black Bean Burrito Bowl

Prep
20 min
Cook
45 min
Total
1 hr 5 min
Makes
4 bowls

Ingredients

4 servings

You’ll need: large skillet; medium saucepan with lid; small saucepan

Method

  1. Cook the brown rice: bring the rice and water to a boil, cover and simmer on low 40 to 45 minutes; rest 10 minutes. Fluff with the cilantro and 1 tablespoon lime juice.

  2. Toss the shrimp with the chipotle, adobo, olive oil, garlic, salt and 1 tablespoon lime juice; marinate 10 minutes.

  3. Warm the black beans with the cumin and remaining lime juice.

  4. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the shrimp 1 to 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque (145°F / 63°C).

  5. Divide rice and beans among 4 bowls with shrimp, pico de gallo and avocado.

Questions

How spicy?

Medium.

Can I grill the shrimp?

Yes, on skewers 2 minutes per side.

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