Zesty Shrimp Bowl with Brown Rice & Pineapple Corn Salsa
Brighten up your meal planning with the Zesty Shrimp Bowl with Brown Rice & Pineapple Corn Salsa! This vibrant dish combines succulent shrimp seasoned with smoky paprika, fluffy brown rice, and a refreshing salsa bursting with tropical flavors. Perfect for both quick weeknight dinners and meal prep, each bowl is a delicious balance of protein and fiber that satisfies your cravings while keeping it healthy. The customizable components allow you to mix and match ingredients based on your preferences, making it a versatile addition to your culinary repertoire.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
Scale
- 810 medium shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 cup diced pineapple
- 1 cup diced tomato
- 2 tbsp diced red onion (optional)
- 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
- Juice of lime
- 1 cup cooked brown rice
- Extra cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a skillet, toss shrimp with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Sear over medium heat for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and slightly charred.
- In a mixing bowl, combine corn, pineapple, tomato, red onion (if using), cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Mix well.
- On a plate or bowl, add cooked brown rice. Arrange seared shrimp on one side and pineapple corn salsa on the other. Garnish with additional cilantro and lime juice before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 220mg