Creamy Chipotle Shrimp Rice Bowl (Print Version)
Juicy shrimp, smoky chipotle sauce, and fluffy rice unite in this bold, satisfying meal bowl.
# Ingredients:
→ Shrimp
01 -
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
→ Base
08 -
2 cups cooked white or jasmine rice
→ Garnish
09 -
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped
→ Creamy Chipotle Sauce
10 -
1/2 cup mayonnaise
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1/4 cup sour cream
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1 to 2 chipotle peppers in adobo, finely chopped
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1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
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1 teaspoon honey
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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Salt, to taste
# Steps:
01 -
Combine shrimp with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Toss thoroughly to coat the shrimp evenly.
02 -
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange shrimp in a single layer and sear for 2 to 3 minutes per side until blackened and just cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
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In a bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sour cream, chopped chipotle peppers, lime juice, honey, garlic powder, and salt until smooth and well combined.
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Divide cooked rice into individual serving bowls. Top each with seared shrimp and drizzle generously with the creamy chipotle sauce.
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Sprinkle chopped cilantro over each bowl and finish with an additional squeeze of lime if desired before serving.
# Notes:
01 -
For a milder sauce, use one chipotle pepper or remove some seeds before chopping. Adjust the level of cayenne to taste.