Description
Try these Shrimp Taco Bowls, a delightfully fresh and healthy meal ready in just 30 minutes. With juicy shrimp, crunchy veggies, and a zesty sauce, it’s perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp peeled + deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 4 cups cauliflower rice frozen or fresh
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
- 1/2 red onion thin sliced
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- pinch salt
- 1/2 cup mayo paleo/whole30 friendly if needed
- 1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon honey optional
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/4 cup cilantro
- salt to taste
- 1 avocado cubed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 2 cups shredded lettuce or cabbage
- 1/3 cup chopped cashews or pepitas
Instructions
- Begin by pickling the onions by mixing all ingredients and setting aside.
- Toast the seeds or nuts in a skillet over medium heat for 3–4 minutes until golden.
- For the cauliflower rice, sauté garlic in olive oil, then add cauliflower rice and salt, cooking for 5–6 minutes; finish with lime and cilantro. Alternatively, heat frozen cauliflower rice according to package directions.
- Toss the shrimp with spices and oil, then cook in the hot skillet for 2–3 minutes per side until opaque.
- Blend all sauce ingredients until smooth using an immersion blender or whisking together.
- Assemble the bowls: layer cauliflower rice, lettuce or cabbage, shrimp, tomatoes, avocado, pickled onions, and toasted seeds or nuts, then drizzle with sauce.
Notes
Feel free to substitute shrimp with chicken or tofu for variation.
Adjust the level of spices to your taste preference for a milder or spicier dish.
This recipe is great for meal prep; store components separately for freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 200mg