Blackened Shrimp Avocado Burrito Bowl

Have you ever tasted Blackened Shrimp Avocado Burrito Bowl? It’s now one of our beloved foods for every Friday’s dinner. Filled with seared shrimp, corn, black beans, brown rice, and sliced avocado, and drizzled with a creamy dressing, it comes out incredibly good and super impressive. “The ingredients combine so well, making it irresistible to me”, my husband commented on this.

This burrito bowl is defined by a Greek yogurt avocado cilantro ranch. It’s made with Greek yogurt, avocado, chopped cilantro, garlic, olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste. They are added to a food processor and blend until smooth and creamy. Pour over the bowl, it makes the food tastier and more flavorful. If you love using it for other fresh vegetable salads, just go for it.

Summer is coming, you should never miss this shrimp burrito bowl for meal. You may swap blackened shrimp with grilled chicken, beef, or pork if you prefer. It’s still delicious and nutritious.

I sometimes try this for dinner and my family all love it. As the recipe is flexible, just adapt it so that it best fit your taste. Let’s check it out!

Blackened Shrimp Avocado Burrito Bowl

Recipe by GenevaWatsonCourse: Dinner, MainCuisine: Mexican, AmericanDifficulty: Medium

Servings

5

servings

Prep time

15

minutes

Cooking time

5

minutes

Have you ever tasted Blackened Shrimp Avocado Burrito Bowl? It’s now one of our beloved foods for every Friday’s dinner. Filled with seared shrimp, corn, black beans, brown rice, and sliced avocado, and drizzled with a creamy dressing, it comes out incredibly good and super impressive.

Ingredients

• 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined

• 1 tbsp. chili powder

• 1 can corn

• 1 can black beans

• 2 cups brown rice, cooked

• 2 avocados, sliced

• 2 tsp paprika

• 1 tsp onion powder

• 1 tsp cumin

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp salt

• ¼ tsp pepper

• 2 tbsp. olive oil divided

• For Greek Yogurt Avocado Ranch Dressing

• 1/4 cup Greek yogurt

• 1 avocado

• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

• 1 garlic clove

• 3 tbsp. olive oil add more for smoother consistency

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1/4 tsp pepper

Directions

• Combine shrimp, chili powder, paprika, onion powder, cumin, garlic powder, and salt and pepper in a large bowl. Toss well.
• Heat olive oil in a medium sized skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook until no longer pink.
• To assemble, divide shrimp, corn, black beans, rice, and avocado between serving bowls.
• To make dressing, add avocado, cilantro, Greek yogurt, garlic, olive oil and salt and pepper to a food processor. Blend until smooth. Add in some water, if desired.
• Drizzle sauce over shrimp bowl and serve!

Notes

• Blackened Shrimp Avocado Burrito Bowl is a flavorful and nutritious meal. High in protein, rich in fiber, and has a deep, savory, and sweet flavor that is distinctive. The bowl is booming with colors from various ingredients like shrimps, sliced avocado, corn, black beans, and rice. Visually inviting, and its taste is equally excellent. Each ingredient carries a different flavor that blends beautifully together for a balanced profile.

Preparing and cooking tips:

The shrimps are the soul of this dish and carry the main savory flavor, so let’s make sure you cook them nicely. Coat the shrimps with a mix of paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. This coating is the key to that black color after cooking, it also infuses the shrimps with a bold, smoky flavor.

Use olive oil to sear the shrimps until they turn opaque and slightly charred. Turn off the heat and remove the shrimps immediately, as they can get burned and turn bitter really quickly.

Brown rice is the original ingredient in the recipe, rich in carbs and fiber. However, it carries a high amount of calories, too. If you would like a lighter alternative, try cooked quinoa or cauliflower rice.

The dressing I recommend is Greek yogurt, avocado ranch dressing. It enhances the smoky shrimps with a creamy, bright note.

Serving suggestions:

Best side dishes: serve with tortilla chips for extra crunch, green salad is also a great choice for more fiber and protein, the freshness of the veggies also helps balance the charred smokiness of the bowl.

Pairing options: mint herbal tea, juices, or fruit-infused water will be perfect for this bowl, providing a refreshing herbaceous/fruity flavor to reset and balance your palate.

Presentation tips: use a few cilantro leaves, lime wedge, and avocado slices to add a vibrant look to the bowl, and assemble the bowl with each ingredient placed in a single section for a more elegant, neat visual.

FAQs:

Can I use pre-cooked shrimps? Yes, but it may not develop the same blackened flavor as expected. You may need to sauté it with seasonings to enhance the flavor. Also, pre-cooked shrimps tend to be drier when you cook them again.

How do I store the leftovers? It’s best to store each ingredient separately in a sealed container. Shrimps should be used within 2 days, while rice and beans can be stored for up to 4 days.

What is the best way to make the shrimps crispier? Use a cast-iron skillet to sear the shrimp if you want extra crisp. You can also broil them for a minute after cooking to make the outer layer drier and crispier.