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Blackened Shrimp Rice Bowl with Creamy Lime Sauce
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Blackened Shrimp Rice Bowl with Creamy Lime Sauce

Ready in 30 minutes,
Course Dinner
Cuisine American, Mexican
Diet Vegetarian
Recipe Type Avocado, Bowls, Cajun, Camping, Cast Iron Skillet, Corn, Fall, Healthy Choices, Healthy Dinner, Meal Prep, Quick Dinner, Rice Dishes, Seafood, Shrimp, Spring Dinner, Summer
Skill Level Easy
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 506kcal
Author Angela G.

Equipment

Ingredients

Shrimp

  • 1 lb shrimp peeled & deveined
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil avocado or neutral oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter melted
  • 3 tablespoon blackened seasoning See FAQs to make your own

Lime Rice

  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 1 lime juice and zest
  • salt to taste

Creamy Lime Sauce

  • ½ cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • ½ lime juiced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic paste
  • salt to taste
  • water to thin (if desired)

Bowl Toppings

  • 1 avocado peeled & sliced
  • 4 oz cherry tomatoes
  • ¼ cup red onion thinly sliced
  • ½ cup corn
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro
  • ½ lime sliced or wedged

Instructions

  • Season shrimp. Pat shrimp dry (important for proper blackening). Add blackening spices to a bow. Toss shrimp with melted butter. Coat generously with spice mix and set aside.
  • Prepare rice. Add 1 tablespoon butter to frying pan over medium heat. Add cooked rice, lime zest, juice, and salt. Stir and heat for about 5 minutes or until rice is warmed through. Turn to low and cover to keep warm.
  • Prepare sauce. Whisk all the ingredients for the creamy lime sauce until smooth. Thin slightly so it drizzles easily.
  • Cook shrimp. Heat a oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1-2 minutes per side or until completely plump on both sides.
  • Assemble bowls. Divide rice between 4 bowls. Add blackened shrimp on one side, and vegetable toppings on the other. Drizzle creamy sauce on top and serve.

Notes

  • Do not overcrowd shrimp in the pan, or they’ll steam which can cause them to become rubbery.
  • Cook rice or use leftover or microwave jasmine rice for faster prep time.
  • Use store-bought creamy lime dressing, avocado ranch, or cremosa to save time. 

Nutrition

Calories: 506kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 224mg | Sodium: 1042mg | Potassium: 768mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 730IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 138mg | Iron: 2mg
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