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    Home » Recipes » Dinner

    Fiesta Lime Shrimp Bowl

    Updated: July 27, 2022 | Published on: April 29, 2021 - Molly Thompson8 Comments

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    Fiesta lime shrimp bowls are seasoned with bold spices and fresh lime juice, served over a bed of cilantro lime rice and fresh veggies. This meal prep recipe can be on your dinner table in less than 25 minutes.

    shrimp bowl with cilantro lime rice, corn, tomatoes, jalapeno and cilantro

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    • How to Make A Shrimp Bowl
    • Tips for Cooking Shrimp
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    One of my favorite things about seafood for an easy dinner is how quick it cooks. This blackened salmon is done in 15 minutes and these shrimp and rice bowls can be done in under 25.

    It's no secret we're obsessed with Mexican in our house (see cilantro lime chicken, one pot taco pasta, carne asada tacos and crispy instant pot carnitas carnitas). We love a good Taco Tuesday meal any day of the week. This recipe features all the best fiesta ingredients.

    Ingredients for fiesta lime shrimp bowls

    For the shrimp marinade:

    • Olive oil (or avocado oil)
    • Lime juice
    • Spices: smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper
    • Fresh cilantro

    For the shrimp bowls:

    • White rice (sub brown rice, quinoa or lettuce for a salad)
    • Red onion
    • Tomato
    • Jalapeno
    • Avocado
    • Fire roasted corn
    • Cilantro
    • Creamy jalapeno dressing (I also like Tessemae's cilantro lime ranch if you want store bought)
    two images showing shrimp marinating with mexican spices in a bowl and lime being squeezed over perfectly cooked shrimp

    How to Make A Shrimp Bowl

    Be sure to head to the recipe card below for step by step instructions and a video showing you how to make this!

    1. Start by marinating the shrimp. Add the olive oil, lime juice, spices and cilantro to a bowl. Pat the shrimp dry, then add it to the marinade and toss to coat. Cover and marinate in the fridge for 15 minutes.
    2. While it's marinading, assemble the shrimp bowls. Make the rice according to package instructions (I like minute rice), then top with fresh ingredients.
    3. To cook the shrimp, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat (no oil needed). When it's hot, add the shrimp to the pan in an even layer and cook for 2-3 minutes on one side, flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes on the other side. Remove the shrimp from the heat and stir the shrimp to fully coat it in any sauces that are in the pan.
    4. Add the shrimp to your assembled bowl and top with more lime juice, fresh cilantro and creamy cilantro ranch if desired.

    Tips for Cooking Shrimp

    What shrimp to buy

    To save time, buy shrimp that's already peeled and deveined. Most of the time the shrimp at the seafood counter is already previously frozen, so I like to opt for the shrimp that's in the freezer section. You can buy it with the tail on or off. The tail looks pretty and you can cook the shrimp with them on, but you'll want to take them off to eat them.

    Shrimp is a gray color when it's raw

    Before cooking, the raw shrimp will be a gray color (so don't buy the already cooked shrimp from the seafood counter:)).

    How to know when shrimp is done cooking

    Keep an eye on the shrimp the entire time because of how quickly it cooks (5-6 minutes total). It will turn an opaque and pink color when it's done and curl to form a loose "C" shape.

    How to thaw frozen shrimp

    You can either place it in the fridge on a paper towel overnight or my favorite option, transfer the shrimp to a sealed plastic bag and put it in a large bowl full of cold water then place another bowl on top to weigh it down. This method takes about 1-2 hours to thaw.

    close up of fiest lime shrimp on a rice bowl with corn, avocado, jalapeno, tomato and fresh cilantro

    If you love this recipe, don't forget to leave a star rating and comment with a review. I'd love to hear and connect with you!

    More favorite shrimp recipes:

    • One pot creamy cajun shrimp pasta (dairy free)
    • Crispy air fryer shrimp
    • Sheet pan honey garlic shrimp

    Recipe

    fiesta lime shrimp bowl in a white bowl topped with cilantro and lime juice

    Fiesta Lime Shrimp Bowls

    Fiesta lime shrimp bowls are seasoned with bold spices and fresh lime juice and can be on your dinner table in less than 25 minutes. This meal prep friendly recipe is full of fluffy rice and topped with fire roasted corn, fresh herbs and tomatoes and a creamy cilantro sauce.
    5 from 6 votes
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    Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
    Cuisine: American, Mexican
    Prep Time: 18 minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 23 minutes
    Servings: 4 bowls
    Calories: 472kcal
    Author: Molly Thompson
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    Ingredients

    For the shrimp:

    • 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
    • 2 tablespoon lime juice (about 1 large lime)
    • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
    • 1 teaspoon cumin
    • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
    • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (more if you want it more spicy)
    • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro
    • 1 lb raw shrimp peeled and deveined

    For the bowls:

    • 2 cups uncooked white rice (I like Minute Rice but you can also use quinoa, brown rice or lettuce)
    • 1/4 cup diced red onion
    • 1/2 cup diced cherry tomatoes
    • 1 jalapeno sliced (optional)
    • Fresh chopped cilantro
    • 1 large avocado sliced
    • 1 (15 ounce) can fire roasted corn drained
    • To serve: Homemade creamy jalapeno ranch or store bought cilantro ranch

    Instructions

    • Start by marinating the shrimp. Add the olive oil, lime juice, spices and cilantro to a bowl medium bowl. Pat the shrimp dry, then add it to the marinade and toss to fully coat. Cover and marinate in the fridge for 15 minutes.
    • While it's marinading, assemble the shrimp bowls. Make the rice according to package instructions (I like minute rice), then top with desired toppings.
    • To cook the shrimp, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat (no oil needed). When it's hot, add the shrimp to the pan in an even layer and cook for 2-3 minutes on one side, flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes on the other side. The shrimp will turn an opaque and pink color and form a loose "C" shape when it's done. Remove the shrimp from the heat and stir to fully coat it in any sauces that are in the pan.
    • Add the shrimp to your assembled bowl and top with more lime juice, fresh cilantro and creamy cilantro ranch if desired. See recipe notes for meal prepping.

    Notes

    How to meal prep: follow the directions all the way through and divide into 4 separate meal prep containers. Serve cold for dinners or lunch.
    Creamy cilantro lime jalapeno dressing (dairy free): mix up all of the ingredients in the food processor!
     

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 472kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 182.5mg | Sodium: 585mg | Fiber: 6.6g | Sugar: 4g
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    Comments

    1. Dave says

      May 27, 2021 at 8:56 pm

      Awesome! Very light and refreshing, but filing.

      Reply
      • Molly Thompson says

        June 02, 2021 at 4:23 pm

        Thanks, Dave! Glad you liked it. Thanks for sharing your feedback!

        Reply
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    3. Brandie says

      June 25, 2021 at 9:00 pm

      5 stars
      These shrimp bowls were amazing! My husband said to definitely put them on the favorites list and have them on repeat. It was fun to try something new and have it be such a hit! Thanks!

      Reply
      • Molly Thompson says

        June 28, 2021 at 8:45 am

        Ahhh that's the best news!! We love them too. I'm so glad you tried them. It's always good when a new recipe is a hit!

        Reply
    4. Renée says

      April 05, 2022 at 9:30 am

      5 stars
      This dish is so so yummy! It’s so fast and easy. I love that it’s healthy and gluten free and dairy free. Everyone should try this. It has a little spice to it but I’m sure that part can be fixed if needed.

      Reply
      • Molly Thompson says

        April 25, 2022 at 12:42 pm

        Thank you! A delicious recipe that is gluten-free and dairy-free are our favorites!

        Reply
    5. Celi R says

      August 23, 2022 at 6:18 pm

      5 stars
      This is my second time making this dish! My daughter and I love love love it!

      Reply

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