Description
A delicious and flavorful recipe for blackened shrimp bowls, perfect for a quick and healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, oregano, salt, and black pepper to create the blackening seasoning.
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and toss them in a bowl with olive oil and the blackening seasoning until evenly coated.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the seasoned shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until they are opaque and cooked through. Remove from heat.
- To assemble the bowls, divide the cooked brown rice or quinoa among four bowls. Top each with blackened shrimp, cherry tomatoes, avocado slices, and corn.
- Drizzle with lime juice and sprinkle with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the shrimp in the seasoning for 30 minutes before cooking.
- You can substitute the shrimp with chicken or tofu for a different protein option.
- For a spicy kick, add sliced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce to the bowls.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg