Blackened Shrimp Grain Bowl with Avocado and Black Beans

Name: Blackened Shrimp Grain Bowl with Avocado and Black Beans
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Cajun and Creole, Tex-Mex, Mexican
Ingredients: 1 whole Avocado; 15 oz Black Beans; 0.25 tsp Black Pepper; 1 tbsp Chili Powder; 0.25 cup Fresh Cilantro; 1 whole Garlic; 1.5 tsp Ground Cumin; 1 lb Large Shrimp; 1 whole Lime; 1 whole Lime Juice; 2 tbsp Olive Oil; 1 tsp Onion Powder; 2 tsp Paprika; 0.25 cup Plain Greek Yogurt; 1 whole Red Bell Pepper; 1 tsp Salt; 1.13 cups Water; 0.5 cup White Rice

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This bowl layers smoky, chili-rubbed shrimp over hearty dirty brown rice with sweet corn and bell pepper for bright contrast. A cool avocado-yogurt sauce adds creaminess while black beans bring earthy depth, finished with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime. Serve Blackened Shrimp Grain Bowl with Avocado and Black Beans for a vibrant weeknight dinner or a satisfying meal prep option.

Prep20 mins
Cook50 mins
Serves4
DifficultyMedium

Blackened Shrimp Grain Bowl with Avocado and Black Beans

1

Combine water and dirty rice mix in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and cover. Cook until the water is absorbed, about 45 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork and set aside until needed.
2

While the rice cooks, combine the shrimp, chili powder, paprika, cumin, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
3

Heat oil in a medium cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook until no longer pink, about 2 minutes per side.
4

Mix the corn, red bell pepper, cilantro, lime juice, and olive oil in a bowl to make a corn salad.
5

Combine avocado, cilantro, yogurt, garlic, olive oil, salt, and black pepper in a food processor. Pulse until the dressing is smooth.
6

Assemble the bowls by dividing the cooked rice, cooked shrimp, corn salad, black beans, and sliced avocado evenly. Drizzle with the dressing and garnish with lime wedges.