Description
This Chili Lime Shrimp Tacos Bowl is a zesty and protein-packed dinner recipe loaded with shrimp, lime, chili, avocado, and fresh toppings. It’s a flavorful low-effort meal perfect for busy weeknights. Great for meal prep and bursting with fresh ingredients, it’s one of the best shrimp taco bowl ideas you’ll try.
Ingredients
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups cooked rice
1 avocado, sliced
1 cup red cabbage, shredded
1 cup corn, roasted or fresh
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1/3 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
Salt to taste
Instructions
1. Whisk lime juice, chili powder, garlic, olive oil, and salt to create a marinade.
2. Toss shrimp in the marinade and let sit for 15 to 20 minutes.
3. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook shrimp 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink and slightly charred.
4. Cook rice according to package directions and divide into serving bowls.
5. Top rice with shrimp, avocado slices, red cabbage, corn, and cilantro.
6. Add a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt and drizzle with hot sauce if using.
7. Serve immediately while shrimp are warm.
Notes
This bowl is best served fresh, but components can be prepped ahead.
For added char and depth, grill the shrimp instead of pan-frying.
If using frozen shrimp, be sure to pat them dry before marinating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 165mg