Shrimp Grain Bowl Recipes

GRAIN BOWL WITH BLACKENED SHRIMP, AVOCADO, AND BLACK BEANS

Steps:

• Combine water and dirty rice mix in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cover. Cook until water is absorbed, about 45 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork and set aside until needed.
• While rice is cooking, combine shrimp, chili powder, paprika, cumin, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
• Heat oil in a medium cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook until no longer pink, about 2 minutes per side.
• Mix corn, red bell pepper, cilantro, lime juice, and olive oil together in a bowl to make corn salad.
• Combine avocado, cilantro, yogurt, garlic, olive oil, salt, and black pepper in a food processor. Pulse until dressing is smooth.
• Assemble bowls by dividing cooked rice, cooked shrimp, corn salad, black beans, and sliced avocado evenly. Drizzle with dressing and garnish with lime wedges.

TEX MEX SHRIMP AND SQUASH GRAIN BOWL WITH AVOCADO DRESSING

Steps:

• For the squash: Prepare the quinoa according to the package instructions. Set aside.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Place the butternut squash on the baking sheet. Spray with the olive oil, then sprinkle with cumin, salt and pepper, and rub the seasonings on the pieces. Roast, turning once to ensure they are not burning, until crisp-tender with brown edges, about 20 minutes.
• For the avocado dressing: Blend the avocado, almond milk, cilantro, jalapeno and cider vinegar, if using, lime juice, salt and pepper in a food processor. Add a tablespoon of water or a bit more lime juice to make the sauce thinner, if desired. Set aside in an airtight container.
• For the grain bowls: Add the olive oil, garlic and onion to a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion turns brown and translucent, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Increase the heat to medium-high, then toss in the shrimp. Add the chili powder and smoked paprika and cook, tossing occasionally, until the shrimp is plump, the outside edges are seared and there are no more visible raw areas, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Add the kale to the skillet along with the lime juice. Cook, tossing occasionally, allowing the kale to wilt under the steam of the lime juice until the kale has softened yet is still crisp, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove everything from the heat.
• Divide the quinoa, butternut squash and shrimp and kale mix among three bowls. Toss together in the individual bowls. Top with equal amounts of the dressing. Garnish with cilantro, green onions and lime juice.

SHRIMP GRAIN BOWL

Steps:

• Whisk oil, vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl. Add shrimp, zucchini, and onion; toss to coat.
• Thread shrimp and vegetables onto eight 8-inch skewers.
• Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Meanwhile, for dressing, whisk tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, and garlic together in a small bowl. Slowly add the water, whisking constantly until smooth and drizzling consistency.
• Grill skewers, covered, turning once halfway through, until shrimp are opaque and vegetables are crisp-tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
• Divide farro among 4 bowls. Top with shrimp and vegetables, tomatoes, and mint. Drizzle with dressing. Serve with lemon wedges.