Description

Old Bay Shrimp Burritos are a bold and satisfying meal made with tender shrimp seasoned with classic Old Bay spice, fluffy rice, hearty black beans, crisp lettuce, creamy avocado, and a smooth lime aioli. Wrapped in warm flour tortillas, this recipe delivers balanced flavors and textures that feel indulgent yet fresh. It is an easy seafood burrito recipe that works well for weeknight dinners and casual gatherings.

Ingredients

Mayonnaise

Alcohol free hot sauce such as Sriraja Panich or Texas Pete Original Hot Sauce

Fresh lime juice

Old Bay seasoning

Kosher salt

Extra virgin olive oil

Yellow onion

Green bell pepper

Garlic cloves

Small shrimp peeled and deveined with tails removed

Ground cumin

Paprika

Freshly ground black pepper

Large flour tortillas made with alcohol free yeast such as Mission or La Banderita

Cooked long grain white rice

Cooked black beans rinsed and drained

Tillamook Farmstyle Fine Cut Mexican Blend Shredded Cheese

Shredded lettuce

Well drained pico de gallo

Ripe avocado

Fresh chives

Instructions

2. Whisk mayonnaise with hot sauce, lime juice, Old Bay seasoning, and a small splash of water until smooth and creamy, then chill until needed

3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat and sauté onion and green bell pepper until softened and lightly golden

4. Add garlic and cook briefly until fragrant, stirring to avoid browning

5. Add shrimp to the skillet with cumin and paprika, season with salt and black pepper, and cook gently until shrimp turn opaque and just cooked through

6. Warm the flour tortillas until soft and flexible

7. Lay a tortilla flat and add rice and black beans in the center

8. Top with shrimp filling, shredded cheese, lettuce, pico de gallo, avocado slices, and chopped chives

9. Drizzle generously with the prepared Old Bay aioli

10. Fold in the sides of the tortilla and roll tightly to form a burrito

11. Slice if desired and serve immediately with extra aioli and Old Bay seasoning on the side

12.

Notes

Cook shrimp just until opaque to keep them tender and juicy

Drain pico de gallo well to prevent soggy burritos

Warm tortillas properly to avoid tearing during rolling

Adjust the heat level by increasing or decreasing the hot sauce in the aioli

Fresh avocado and crisp lettuce greatly improve overall texture and flavor

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American