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Mexican Rice Bowls with Shrimp

Delicious Mexican Rice Bowls with Shrimp Ready in 30 Minutes

Enjoy these Quick and Flavorful Mexican Rice Bowls with Shrimp, perfect for a speedy lunch or light dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Bowls
  • 1 pound shrimp Fresh or thawed frozen
  • 1 cup rice White or brown
  • 2 cloves garlic Minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon adobo seasoning Or your favorite blend
  • to taste kosher salt
  • to taste black pepper
  • 1 medium bell pepper Any color, diced
  • 1 medium avocado Ripe, sliced or cubed
  • 2 cups lettuce/greens Chopped
  • 1 can pinto beans Canned for convenience
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup sour cream Or Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro Chopped
  • 1 lime lime Juiced
  • 1 tablespoon honey Or sweetener of choice
Optional Garnishes
  • 1/4 cup queso fresco Crumbled
  • 1 lime extra lime For garnish

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Small saucepan
  • large skillet
  • Food Processor

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Cook the rice by bringing 2 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan, add 1 cup of rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18 minutes.
  2. Heat 1 can of pinto beans in a small saucepan over medium-low heat for 5-7 minutes until warmed through.
  3. Dice a bell pepper and cube avocados. Chop the lettuce or greens and arrange on a plate.
  4. Mince 4 cloves of garlic and set aside.
  5. Thaw frozen shrimp by placing under cold running water, peel and devein them.
  6. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil, add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
  7. Add shrimp, cumin, chili powder, adobo seasoning, salt, and pepper. Sauté for 5-6 minutes until cooked through.
  8. Blend the dressing by combining sour cream, cilantro, lime juice, honey, and a pinch of salt in a food processor.
  9. Assemble the bowls with a base of rice, topped with beans, bell peppers, lettuce, avocado and sautéed shrimp.
  10. Drizzle the dressing over the assembled bowls and garnish with lime wedges and queso fresco.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 15mg

Notes

These Mexican Rice Bowls are perfect for quick meals and can be customized with other toppings.

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