Description
This Chili Lime Shrimp Tacos Bowl is bursting with fresh flavors, vibrant textures, and zesty heat! It’s an easy dinner recipe that delivers on bold taste and wholesome ingredients. Featuring juicy chili-lime shrimp, creamy avocado, crunchy cabbage, sweet corn, and fluffy white rice, it’s perfect for healthy snack prep, quick lunch ideas, or dinner recipes that don’t compromise on taste. Whether you’re craving food ideas that are light and energizing or need a colorful meal-in-a-bowl, this one checks all the boxes. Plus, it’s meal-prep friendly and completely customizable!
Ingredients
200 g shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup cooked white rice
1 avocado, sliced
1/2 cup shredded red cabbage
1/2 cup corn kernels (grilled or canned)
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons chopped green onion
2 tablespoons creamy cilantro-lime dressing or chipotle mayo (optional)
Salt to taste
Instructions
1. Whisk together lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic, olive oil, and a pinch of salt. Toss in the shrimp and marinate for 15–30 minutes.
2. Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the shrimp 2–3 minutes per side until pink and slightly charred. Remove from heat.
3. Prepare bowl toppings: slice avocado, chop cabbage, halve cherry tomatoes, and warm the corn.
4. Fill each bowl with white rice. Arrange cabbage, corn, tomatoes, avocado, and shrimp over the top.
5. Garnish with green onions. Drizzle with your favorite dressing if using. Serve immediately!
Notes
Use fresh lime juice for the brightest, cleanest flavor.
For meal prep, keep shrimp and toppings in separate containers to maintain texture and freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet / Grilled
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 145mg