Shrimp Taco Rice Bowl

The Shrimp Taco Rice Bowl is a vibrant and flavorful meal that combines seasoned shrimp, fluffy rice, and fresh toppings. Bursting with taco-inspired spices, it’s an easy and delicious option for any occasion. Customize it with your favorite toppings like avocado, salsa, or lime for a bowl full of bold flavors. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal that everyone will love.

Taco with shrimp on a glass tray. — Photo credit: Tracy Kyle.

Spicy shrimp, fluffy rice, and all your favorite toppings this taco bowl is a flavor explosion!

Shrimp Taco Rice Bowl Recipe

Servings: 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Cool Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients:

For the Shrimp:

1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/4 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
Juice of 1 lime

For the Rice Bowl Base:

2 cups cooked rice

Toppings:

1/2 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup cooked corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
1 avocado, sliced
1 cup shredded purple cabbage
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onions
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Fresh lime wedges

Instructions:

Prepare the Shrimp.
In a bowl, combine shrimp with olive oil, smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and lime juice. Toss until the shrimp are evenly coated.
Cook the Shrimp.
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the seasoned shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove from heat and set aside.
Prepare the Black Beans and Corn.
Warm the black beans and corn in a small skillet or microwave. Set aside.
Assemble the Bowls.
Layer the cooked rice with shrimp, black beans, corn, shredded purple cabbage, cherry tomatoes, avocado slices, red onions, and cilantro.
Garnish and Serve.
Garnish each bowl with fresh lime wedges. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts (per serving):