Easy Shrimp Taco Bowl {Healthy, High Protein}
An easy shrimp taco bowl, packed with fresh flavors and topped with a creamy Greek yogurt avocado sauce. This recipe is high in protein and fiber, with live cultures from the Greek yogurt to improve gut health. Ideal for a busy weeknight, or high protein meal prep! Easily customizable.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 477kcal
Ingredients
For the Bowl
- 2 cups rice, cooked (I used Cilantro lime rice)
- 12-16 ounces raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (about 3-4 ounces of shrimp per serving)
- 1 15-oz. can of black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 3/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese, or Mexican shredded cheese
- 1/2 packet taco seasoning
- Cilantro, for garnish (optional)
For the Avocado Cream Sauce
- 1/2 cup plain, non-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 large avocado, plus more for additional toppings (the more ripe it is, the smoother the consistency of the cream sauce)
- 1/2 lime (the juice of 1/2 lime)
- Salt, onion powder, and garlic powder to taste
Additional Toppings (Optional)
- Shredded lettuce
- Corn kernels
- Bell peppers and onions
- Jalapenos
- Salsa
- Taco Sauce
Instructions
- Start cooking the rice according to package directions. Finely dice red onions and tomatoes. Drain and rinse the black beans. Set aside.
- Using a paper towel, pat the shrimp dry. Add to a bowl with 1 teaspoon of olive oil and 1/2 packet of taco seasoning. Stir to combine
- Heat a pan over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and 1/4 cup of water. Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side - until pink and cooked through. When cooked, turn off the heat.
- Combine the Greek yogurt, one avocado, 1/2 of the juice of one lime, and salt, onion powder and garlic powder in a bowl. Mix together into a smooth, creamy consistency. Add some chopped cilantro for brightness.
- Once the rice is done cooking, it's time to assemble the bowls! Start with rice on the bottom, top with shrimp and some of the sauce from the pan, diced tomatoes, red onion, black beans, and cotija cheese.
- Spoon some of the avocado yogurt sauce on top. Diced up some cilantro for garnish (optional).Enjoy!
Notes
These bowls are so easy to customize! Serve over shredded lettuce instead of rice for a low-carb option.
For meal prep, keep avocado cream sauce in an airtight container until ready to serve. You could also omit the avocado, or top with avocado slices the day of to maintain freshness.
Nutrition information is just an estimation, and individual ingredients and preparation may lead to variations.
Nutrition
Calories: 477kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 15g | Sodium: 826mg | Fiber: 5.5g