Fiesta Shrimp Grain Bowl
This simple, tasty and healthy meal combines a fiber-filled whole grain, veggies and protein, as well as healthy fats and robust flavor. It’s perfect for a weeknight! Don’t let the long list of ingredients scare you off: almost half of them are spices. For faster shopping time, use any grain or vegetable already in your kitchen.
Watch the instructional video and read the recipe below it for a healthy, savory meal!
INGREDIENTS
RICE
- 1 cup uncooked brown rice
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
SHRIMP
- 1 pound large peeled, deveined shrimp
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
VEGETABLES
- ¼ large red onion, diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- ¼ cup corn, frozen or fresh
- ½ cup tomatoes, diced
TOPPINGS
- ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 small avocado, cubed
- ¼ cup cheddar cheese, shredded (optional)
- Dollop of sour cream or plain Greek yogurt (optional)
- 1-2 teaspoons of Sriracha (optional)
DIRECTIONS
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In a rice cooker, combine 2 cups water with the brown rice. Once cooked, stir in cilantro, olive oil, lime juice and salt.
Next, in a large bowl, combine shrimp, olive oil, lime juice and spices and mix until evenly coated. Warm a grill pan or sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook 2-3 minutes per side, until pink. Remove shrimp and set aside.
Lower heat to medium, and add more olive oil and red onion to the pan. Sauté for a few minutes and then add red bell pepper, corn and tomato (or leave tomato raw).
To assemble, rewarm seasoned rice and place in a bowl along with veggies and shrimp. Top with cilantro, avocado and any optional toppings. Enjoy!