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Easy High Protein Shrimp Taco Bowls - Fresh, Fast, and Satisfying

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • For the shrimp: 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails off)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4–1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • Juice of 1/2 lime
  • For the bowls: 2 cups cooked brown rice, white rice, or quinoa (or cauliflower rice for lower carbs)
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or thawed frozen)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 avocado, sliced or diced
  • 2 cups shredded romaine or mixed greens
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Lime wedges, for serving
  • For the creamy lime sauce: 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (2% or 0%)
  • Juice and zest of 1 lime
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
  • 1 small garlic clove, grated
  • Pinch of salt and pepper
  • 2–3 tbsp water to thin, as needed

Method
 

  1. Cook your base: Prepare rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice according to package directions. Fluff and set aside.
  2. Mix the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk Greek yogurt, lime juice and zest, oil, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper. Add water 1 tbsp at a time until it’s drizzleable. Chill in the fridge.
  3. Season the shrimp: Pat shrimp dry. Toss with olive oil, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne (if using), salt, pepper, and lime juice.
  4. Prep the veggies: Halve tomatoes, slice onion, chop cilantro, and slice avocado. Rinse black beans and drain corn.
  5. Cook the shrimp: Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Add shrimp in a single layer. Cook 1.5–2 minutes per side, just until pink and opaque. Do not overcook.
  6. Assemble bowls: Divide rice or greens among bowls. Top with shrimp, black beans, corn, tomatoes, red onion, avocado, and greens if not using as the base.
  7. Finish and serve: Drizzle with the creamy lime sauce. Sprinkle with cilantro and add lime wedges. Taste and adjust salt or lime to your liking.