If you’re looking for a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner, this Mexican Shrimp Bowl is the perfect answer.
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Juicy shrimp, roasted vegetables, and fluffy rice come together in one hearty bowl, topped with creamy chipotle sauce for a little kick.
It’s a healthy, filling meal that’s packed with protein and fresh flavor, yet simple enough for busy nights.
Table of Contents
🦐 Ingredients
- Shrimp
- Olive oil
- Fajita seasoning (or chicken taco seasoning)
- Onion
- Green bell pepper
- Red bell pepper
- Lime
- Rice
- Guacamole
- Corn
- Cotija cheese
- Fresh cilantro
Chipotle Sauce Ingredients
- Mayonnaise (or sour cream)
- Chipotle peppers in adobo
- Salt
- Lime
👩🏼🍳 Step by Step Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- On a sheet pan, toss sliced onions and bell peppers with 1 tablespoon olive oil and half of the fajita seasoning. Roast for 10 minutes until softened.
- Push veggies to one side of the pan. Add shrimp with remaining olive oil and fajita seasoning.
- Roast for 8–10 minutes, or until shrimp turn pink. For a charred finish, broil for 30–60 seconds. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the shrimp.
- Whisk together mayonnaise, chipotle peppers, salt, and lime juice until smooth.
- To assemble, divide cooked rice into bowls. Top with shrimp, roasted veggies, guacamole, corn, cotija cheese, and fresh cilantro.
- Drizzle with chipotle sauce and serve immediately.
🫙 Storing Instructions
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Keep the chipotle sauce in a separate container for freshness—it will last up to 5 days.
To reheat, warm the shrimp and veggies gently in a skillet or microwave, then assemble your bowl with fresh rice and toppings.
It tastes just as delicious using cold shrimp.
🙋🏻♀️ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Yes! Prep the veggies, shrimp, and sauce ahead of time, then assemble right before serving.
Absolutely. Just thaw and pat dry before seasoning and roasting.
Try a simple salsa, guacamole, or even sour cream if you want something milder.
Yes, just make sure your fajita seasoning and chipotles are certified gluten-free.
🍴 More Mexican Shrimp Recipes You’ll Like
- Coctel de Camarones (Mexican Shrimp Cocktail)
- Aguachile Verde
- Ensalada de Camaron
- Shrimp Chile Rellenos
- Caldo de Camarón (Mexican Shrimp Soup)
This Mexican Shrimp Bowl is a colorful, delicious, and easy meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Pair it with homemade guacamole or this authentic horchata recipe for an even more satisfying meal.
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Mexican Shrimp Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 lb raw shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoon olive oil divided
- 1 1.27 oz fajita seasoning (or taco seasoning)
- ½ medium white onion thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
- ½ fresh lime
- 2 cups cooked rice
- ¼ cup guacamole
- ¼ cup canned corn drained
- 2 tablespoon cotija cheese crumbled
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Chipotle Sauce Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce finely minced
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ fresh lime
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Add sliced onion and bell peppers to a sheet pan. Toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil and half of the fajita seasoning.
- Bake for 10 minutes, until vegetables begin to soften.
- Push vegetables to one side of the sheet pan. Add shrimp and toss with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and fajita seasoning.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until shrimp are pink and cooked through.
- Optional: For extra char, broil for 30–60 seconds at the end.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice all over the veggies and shrimp and mix gently.
- To make the chipotle sauce whisky mayonnaise, chipotle peppers, salt, and lime juice until smooth.
- To assemble the bowls: divide the rice between two bowls.
- Top each with shrimp and vegetables.
- Add guacamole, corn, cotija cheese, and fresh cilantro. Drizzle generously with chipotle sauce.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Yes! Prep the veggies, shrimp, and sauce ahead of time, then assemble right before serving. Can I use frozen shrimp?
Absolutely. Just thaw and pat dry before seasoning and roasting. What can I substitute for chipotle sauce?
Try a simple salsa, guacamole, or even sour cream if you want something milder.
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