Description
Spicy blackened shrimp bowls bring coastal Carolina flavors straight to your kitchen with zesty seasoning and fresh ingredients. Crisp vegetables, bold spices, and succulent shrimp combine for a quick, satisfying meal you can enjoy any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb (450 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons blackened seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Grains and Base:
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Vegetables and Toppings:
- 1 cup fresh corn kernels
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Rinse rice thoroughly under cold water until water becomes transparent, then transfer to a medium saucepan with water and salt. Bring liquid to a rolling boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and allow rice to simmer gently for 15 minutes at medium-low temperature.
- After cooking, remove rice from heat and let it rest, covered, for an additional 5 minutes. Gently fluff the grains with a fork and set aside in a separate dish.
- Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, creating a smooth cooking surface for the shrimp. Thoroughly coat shrimp with blackened seasoning, ensuring an even and robust spice coverage.
- Carefully place seasoned shrimp into the heated skillet, cooking for approximately 2-3 minutes per side until they transform into an opaque, fully cooked state with a beautiful caramelized exterior.
- Create vibrant serving bowls by distributing the fluffy rice as a foundational layer. Strategically arrange cooked shrimp atop the rice, then garnish with corn, black beans, cherry tomatoes, diced creamy avocado, and fresh cilantro.
- Complete the dish by serving immediately with zesty lime wedges, allowing diners to squeeze fresh citrus over their customized blackened shrimp bowl for an extra flavor dimension.
Notes
- Perfectly rinse rice multiple times to remove excess starch, ensuring fluffy and separated grains that won’t clump together.
- Customize blackened seasoning by adjusting spice levels, using smoked paprika, cayenne, and garlic powder for a personalized kick.
- Make this dish gluten-free by confirming all seasoning ingredients are certified gluten-free and using alternative grains like quinoa or cauliflower rice.
- Prep ingredients ahead of time for quick weeknight meals, storing chopped vegetables and cooked rice separately in airtight containers for easy assembly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg