Description
These Shrimp Taco Bowls combine succulent shrimp with vibrant vegetables and a creamy sauce, all served over cauliflower rice. Perfect for a quick, healthy dinner that packs a flavor punch!
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: combine all ingredients in a bowl and let them sit aside.
- Toast the seeds or nuts: heat a skillet over medium heat, adding pepitas or cashews, and toast for 3-4 minutes until golden.
- Cook the cauliflower rice: sauté minced garlic in olive oil, then add cauliflower rice and salt and cook for 5-6 minutes. For a quicker option, microwave frozen cauliflower rice according to package instructions. Finish with lime and cilantro.
- Season the shrimp with spices and oil; cook in the heated skillet for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they turn opaque.
- For the sauce, blend all ingredients until smooth using an immersion blender or a whisk.
- To assemble the bowls, layer cauliflower rice, lettuce or cabbage, shrimp, tomatoes, avocado, pickled onions, and pepitas or cashews, then drizzle the sauce over as desired.
Notes
Adjust lime juice to taste for the best flavor.
You can substitute shrimp with chicken or tofu for a different protein option.
Make the meal prep-friendly by preparing components in advance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 150mg