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If you're craving something quick, tasty, and a bit different, these Shrimp Burritos are just the ticket. Packed with flavorful shrimp, spiced rice, and fresh veggies, they make a satisfying meal any night of the week. Plus, they're super easy to throw together. Let's dive into this delicious recipe!
Shrimp Burritos Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup salsa
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup shredded cheese
Instructions:
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp, chili powder, and cumin. Cook until shrimp are pink and opaque, about 5 minutes.
- Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
- Assemble the burritos: place a portion of shrimp, rice, black beans, salsa, lettuce, and cheese in the center of each tortilla. Fold the sides over the filling and roll up tightly.
- Serve immediately.
What You Will Need
What you will need to make shrimp burritos
- Shrimp: Provides a juicy, flavorful protein base, essential for the burrito's main filling.
- Olive oil: Helps cook the shrimp evenly, adding a subtle richness.
- Chili powder: Adds a smoky, spicy kick, enhancing the shrimp's flavor.
- Cumin: Brings a warm, earthy taste, complementing the chili powder.
- Cooked rice: Adds bulk and texture, making the burrito more filling.
- Black beans: Provides protein and fiber, adding a creamy texture.
- Salsa: Adds freshness, acidity, and a bit of heat, balancing the flavors.
- Flour tortillas: Wraps everything together, creating a handheld meal.
- Shredded lettuce: Adds a crisp, fresh crunch, balancing the rich fillings.
- Shredded cheese: Melts into the burrito, adding a creamy, savory element.
Tools and Instruments Required
What tools/instruments will be needed to make Shrimp Burritos Recipe
- Skillet: Essential for cooking shrimp evenly with spices, ensuring they are perfectly pink and opaque.
- Spatula: Helps in stirring shrimp and flipping tortillas without tearing.
- Microwave: Convenient for warming tortillas quickly, making them pliable for wrapping.
- Measuring spoons: Accurate measurement of spices ensures consistent flavor in every bite.
- Cutting board: Provides a clean surface for prepping ingredients like lettuce and shrimp.
- Knife: Necessary for chopping lettuce and other ingredients finely.
Shrimp Burritos
Delicious shrimp burritos perfect for a quick and tasty meal.
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Equipment
- Skillet
- Mixing bowl
- Spatula
Ingredients:
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb Shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tsp Chili powder
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 1 cup Cooked rice
- 1 cup Black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup Salsa
- 4 large Flour tortillas
- 1 cup Shredded lettuce
- 1 cup Shredded cheese
Instructions:
- 1. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp, chili powder, and cumin. Cook until shrimp are pink and opaque, about 5 minutes.
- 2. Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
- 3. Assemble the burritos: Place a portion of shrimp, rice, black beans, salsa, lettuce, and cheese in the center of each tortilla. Fold the sides over the filling and roll up tightly.
- 4. Serve immediately.
Notes:
Feel free to add your favorite toppings like avocado, sour cream, or hot sauce.
Nutrition value:
Calories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg
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Make Ahead and Freezing Instructions
Make Ahead Instructions
- Cook shrimp and let cool.
- Prepare rice and beans.
- Store shrimp, rice, and beans in separate airtight containers.
- Refrigerate up to 2 days.
Freezing Instructions
- Assemble burritos but skip lettuce and salsa.
- Wrap each burrito tightly in foil.
- Place wrapped burritos in a freezer-safe bag.
- Freeze up to 3 months.
- To reheat, remove foil, microwave for 2-3 minutes, add fresh lettuce and salsa.
Adding a squeeze of lime juice to the shrimp while cooking can enhance their flavor and give your burritos a fresh, zesty kick.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ:
Can I use frozen shrimp?
Yes, just thaw them first.
What type of rice works best?
Any cooked rice, but I prefer jasmine or basmati.
Can I make these burritos ahead of time?
Yes, but keep the ingredients separate until ready to assemble.
What can I use instead of black beans?
Pinto beans or refried beans work well too.
How do I store leftovers?
Wrap tightly in foil or plastic wrap, then refrigerate.
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