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Top-down view of the completed blackened shrimp salad bowl, garnished with lime wedges and guacamole, ready to serve. A serving spoon is placed beside the bowl on the white marble cooktop

Blackened Shrimp Bowls Recipe

Making these Blackened Shrimp Bowls is super easy and incredibly delicious! Packed with fresh, natural ingredients and flavorful shrimp, these bowls are perfect for lunch or dinner. Trust me, you'll love how quick and satisfying they are to make!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 5
Calories 275 kcal

Equipment

  • Cast iron skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound 454 g fresh Shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 small Onion sliced
  • 3 Garlic cloves minced
  • ½ tbsp Lemon juice
  • 2 ounces 57 g Blackened seasoning mix
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the Bowl:

  • Bunch of lettuce leaves rinsed and drained
  • 1 ½ cups 266 g Red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • Cucumber sliced
  • Corn
  • Cherry tomatoes halved
  • Limes quartered
  • Guacamole
  • Red onion thinly sliced
  • Tortilla strips

Instructions
 

  • Pat the shrimp dry with a kitchen or paper towel.
  • In a large bowl, mix the shrimp with olive oil, onion, garlic, lemon juice, and the blackened seasoning mix.
    Top-down view of a large mixing bowl containing shrimp, olive oil, sliced onion, minced garlic, and lemon juice being coated with blackened seasoning. A measuring spoon and kitchen towel are nearby on a white marble countertop.
  • Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until it’s smoking hot.
    Top-down view of a large cast iron skillet with shrimp sizzling as they cook in olive oil, seasoned with blackened spices. A spatula is ready to turn the shrimp on the white marble cooktop
  • Add the shrimp mixture to the pan and sear. Cook the shrimp until they are nicely browned and blackened on both sides, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Start with a base of lettuce leaves.
  • Add the red kidney beans, cucumber, corn, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and tortilla strips.
    Top-down view of a large bowl filled with fresh lettuce, kidney beans, sliced cucumber, corn, halved cherry tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onion. The colorful ingredients are layered on a white marble cooktop.
  • Place the cooked shrimp on top.
    Top-down view of the assembled salad bowl topped with blackened shrimp, tortilla strips, lime wedges, and guacamole. The final touches of the salad are being added on the white marble cooktop.
  • Serve with lime wedges and a dollop of guacamole.
    Top-down view of the completed blackened shrimp salad bowl, garnished with lime wedges and guacamole, ready to serve. A serving spoon is placed beside the bowl on the white marble cooktop

Notes

  • Marinate for Extra Flavor: Let the shrimp sit in the seasoning mix for about 15-20 minutes before cooking to enhance the flavors.
  • Crispier Shrimp: Make sure the skillet is smoking hot before adding the shrimp to achieve a perfect blackened crust.
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