Description
These Spicy Shrimp Bowls combine tender coconut rice, warm black beans with pineapple and mango, spicy Jamaican jerk shrimp, and creamy avocado sour cream for a vibrant, flavorful meal perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
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Rice
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups long-grain rice
Bean and Fruit Mixture
- 1 3/4 cup black beans, drained
- 1 (8 oz) can unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 medium mango, peeled and chopped
Avocado Mixture
- 1 medium avocado, pit removed and peeled
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Shrimp
- 1 pound uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined
- 1-2 teaspoons Jamaican Jerk Seasoning Mix
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (or other neutral cooking oil)
Garnishes
- Lime wedges
- Cilantro
Instructions
- Prepare the Coconut Rice: In a medium saucepan, combine the water and coconut milk and bring to a boil. Add the salt, then stir in the rice. Lower the heat to a simmer, cover the pan, and cook until the rice is tender, about 18 minutes. Keep the pot covered for another 5 minutes, then fluff the rice with a fork.
- Heat Bean and Fruit Mixture: In another saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the black beans, pineapple, and mango. Heat the mixture until warmed through, then reduce the heat to low to keep it warm.
- Make Avocado Mixture: Place the peeled avocado in a bowl and mash it with a fork until smooth but still slightly chunky. Stir in the sour cream and the 1/4 teaspoon salt until well combined.
- Cook the Shrimp: Sprinkle the shrimp with Jamaican Jerk Seasoning Mix. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until they turn opaque and pink, about 2-3 minutes.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide the coconut rice evenly into four bowls. Top each with a quarter of the warm black bean and fruit mixture, then add a portion of the cooked shrimp. Add a generous scoop of the avocado mixture. Garnish with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice to finish.
Notes
- Recipe adapted from Taste of Home Healthy Cooking 2016 Annual Recipes.
- Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary based on brands and ingredients used.
- Use fresh lime wedges to add a bright, citrusy flavor to the bowls.
- Adjust the amount of Jamaican Jerk Seasoning according to your preferred spice level.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1/4 recipe)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 195mg
