Creamy Chipotle Shrimp Rice Bowl 🌶️🍤
An easy dinner hit with bold flavor in every bite!
📝 Ingredients :
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
Salt & black pepper, to taste
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 cups cooked white or jasmine rice
2 tbsp chopped cilantro (for garnish)
For the Creamy Chipotle Sauce:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1–2 chipotle peppers in adobo (blended)
1 tbsp lime juice
1 tsp honey
1/2 tsp garlic powder
Salt, to taste
🍽️ How to Make It:
1️⃣ Marinate & Sear the Shrimp:
Toss shrimp with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Sear in a hot skillet 2–3 minutes per side until blackened and juicy. This creates that fire-grilled flavor bomb and a quick protein upgrade.
2️⃣ Make the Creamy Chipotle Sauce:
In a bowl, mix mayo, sour cream, blended chipotle peppers, lime juice, honey, garlic powder, and salt. This creamy spicy sauce is the real flavor hero of the dish.
3️⃣ Build the Bowl:
Scoop rice into bowls, layer the seared shrimp on top, then drizzle generously with the chipotle sauce. This combo is an easy weeknight dinner win and TikTok bowl favorite.
4️⃣ Finish with Garnish:
Sprinkle chopped cilantro on top and an optional extra squeeze of lime. That final touch brings freshness and balance to your bold shrimp bowl masterpiece.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 25 minutes | Servings: 2
Calories: ~600 per bowl | Protein: ~40g per bowl