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Grilled Shrimp Taco Bowl Recipe

Grilled Shrimp Taco Bowl Recipe

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  • Author: Jaden
  • Prep Time: 40 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Grilling
  • Method: Grilling

Description

These Grilled Shrimp Taco Bowls are a delicious and vibrant meal option that brings together perfectly grilled shrimp with a medley of fresh ingredients and a zesty cilantro dressing.


Ingredients

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For the grilled shrimp:

  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika (sweet or hot)
  • 1 tablespoon sweet paprika
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder (optional)
  • 1 pound shell-on shrimp (21 to 25 count), thawed if frozen, peeled and deveined
  • 1/4 cup neutral oil (such as avocado oil)
  • High heat oil for brushing grill grates (canola or grapeseed)

For the spicy cilantro dressing:

  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 3/4 cup neutral flavored oil (such as avocado oil)
  • 1 clove garlic, peeled
  • 1 cup packed cilantro leaves and stems
  • 1 jalapeño, stem removed
  • Salt, to taste

For the bowls:

  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 teaspoons neutral oil (canola or avocado)
  • 1 (15-ounce) can corn, drained and rinsed
  • 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 2 cups shredded romaine
  • 1 medium ripe avocado, thinly sliced
  • 4 radishes, thinly sliced

To serve:

  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped jalapeño
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
  • Lime wedges
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Combine the spices and shrimp: In a small bowl, whisk together the paprika through chipotle powder. Toss shrimp with oil, then add the spices. Stir until evenly coated. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  2. Prep the grill: Preheat grill to high heat for 15 to 20 minutes.
  3. Make the dressing: Blend lime juice, vinegar, oil, garlic, cilantro, jalapeño. Add salt to taste.
  4. Season the black beans: Toss black beans with oil, salt, and pepper.
  5. Grill the shrimp: Thread shrimp onto skewers. Grill for 3-5 minutes per side.
  6. Assemble the bowls: Divide rice among bowls, top with black beans, corn, tomatoes, radishes, romaine, avocado, and grilled shrimp. Serve with lime, jalapeño, and cilantro.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 480
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 620mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 3.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 19g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 7g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 170mg