5-Ingredient Southwest Shrimp Rice Bowls

5 Ingredient Southwest Shrimp Rice Bowls

Serving Size

4

Total Time

Prep: 10 minutes plus marinating
Cook: 8 minutes

Special Equipment Needed

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound raw 21-26 count peeled and deveined shrimp, thawed if necessary
  • 1/4 cup jalapeño lime or Southwest-style vinaigrette
  •  2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen steam-in-bag whole-grain brown rice
  • 1 bag (11.3 ounces) avocado ranch or Southwest-style chopped salad kit
  • 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes

Directions:

  1. In medium bowl, toss shrimp and vinaigrette; refrigerate 30 minutes.
  2. In large skillet, cook shrimp mixture over medium-high heat 4 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 145°, turning once.
  3. Cook rice as label directs. Makes about 2 cups.
  4. Divide rice into 4 bowls. Top rice with salad, tomatoes and shrimp; drizzle with dressing from kit.

Approximate nutritional values per serving (1 bowl): 386 Calories, 15g Fat (3g Saturated), 204mg Cholesterol, 600mg Sodium, 35g Carbohydrates, 3g Fiber, 5g Sugars, 1g Added Sugars, 29g Protein

Dietitian’s Dish Tip: Shrimp is a versatile seafood that provides iodine, phosphorus, zinc and magnesium. Try to consume two to three servings of shrimp each week.