Description
Bold and satisfying Blackened Shrimp Bowls made with smoky spiced shrimp, fluffy brown rice, fresh corn salad, creamy avocado, and bright lime. This recipe delivers restaurant style flavor with simple ingredients and a fast skillet method that works perfectly for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Cooked brown rice
Large shrimp peeled and deveined with tails removed
Ground cumin
Paprika
Garlic powder
Onion powder
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Olive oil
Fire roasted corn
Red bell pepper diced
Fresh cilantro chopped
Fresh lime juice
Ripe avocado sliced
Instructions
Pat the shrimp dry and place them in a bowl
Season the shrimp evenly with cumin paprika garlic powder onion powder salt and black pepper
Heat a skillet over medium high heat and add olive oil
Place the shrimp in a single layer and cook until charred and opaque then remove from heat
In a separate bowl combine corn diced red pepper and chopped cilantro
Add olive oil lime juice salt and black pepper then toss until well mixed
Warm the cooked brown rice and divide it between serving bowls
Top the rice with blackened shrimp corn salad and sliced avocado
Finish with fresh lime juice and extra cilantro before serving
Notes
For best results use a hot skillet and avoid overcrowding the shrimp so they char properly
Shrimp cook very quickly so prepare all ingredients before starting
Fresh lime juice adds brightness and should be added just before serving
Store leftover components separately and assemble fresh for best texture
- Prep Time: fifteen minutes
- Cook Time: ten minutes
- Category: main dish
- Method: skillet cooking
- Cuisine: american