This flavorful black shrimp bowl is easy to make and ready in just 15 minutes. The combination of black shrimp, rice, black beans, and flavorful mango salsa is smoky, spicy, sweet, and very filling. The perfect weeknight meal.
If you like the flavor of these blackened shrimp and rice bowls, try these Sheet Pan Shrimp Tacos, or for a more smoky shrimp look, try these Air Fryer Shrimp Tacos.
Highlights of black shrimp bowl
Easy to make – This dish has very few steps to make from start to finish Customizable (use your favorite veggies, use quinoa or cauliflower rice instead of rice) Ready in 15 minutes (thanks to the Instant Pot) Full of flavor – The taste of the mixture blackhead seasoning and mango salsa is sweet and delicious, smoky and spicy.
star ingredients
Shrimp (peeled and deveined) – I like to use larger shrimp Blackened Seasoning – This gives the shrimp all the flavor. If you don’t have blackening seasoning, see the recipe below. White Jasmine Rice (or Basmati Rice) – This rice cooks quickly in the Instant Pot and is great with shrimp. Mango Salsa – This recipe is easy to make using store-bought mango salsa. I love Newman’s Own, but feel free to use whatever you like.
How to make black shrimp bowl
Make the rice: Wash the rice thoroughly and add to the Instant Pot with 2.25 cups of water. Cook on high pressure for 3 minutes. Once cooking is complete, you can manually release the pressure.
Season and cook the shrimp. Add black seasoning to the shrimp. Spray the pan with avocado oil or olive oil spray, add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes, flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
Make the beans: Wash the black beans thoroughly and drain the water. Add black beans, salt, garlic powder, and mango salsa to the pot. Cook over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring regularly.
Assemble the dish: Add rice to a bowl and top with black shrimp, black beans, tomatoes, and diced avocado.
time saving tips
It can be made in 10 minutes using frozen rice. You can buy frozen rice or make it in bulk and freeze it in 1/2 to 1 cup portions to make it easier to thaw.
Other additions
Roasted Red Bell Peppers – This requires no additional cooking Pickled Red Onions Sautéed Vegetables: Zucchini, Summer Squash, Bell Peppers, Onions, Mushrooms
Other provision methods
Serve with cilantro-lime dressing over salad greens As a burrito – Fill a large tortilla with all ingredients and roll like a burrito.
FAQ
What if you don’t have blackhead seasoning?
You can make your own blackhead seasoning or use Cajun seasoning + 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper.
To make your own blackhead seasoning, combine:
1 tablespoon paprika 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder 1/2 tablespoon salt 1/2 tablespoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon dried mustard 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
What if the shrimp are not thawed
Shrimp thaws quickly, taking about an hour. If you want to cook frozen shrimp, we recommend cooking frozen shrimp in an air fryer.
To thaw shrimp, place a sealed bag of shrimp in cold water on the counter, changing the water every 20 to 30 minutes. Shrimp should be completely thawed within 1 hour.
preserving leftovers
This black shrimp bowl is delicious even if you have leftovers the next day. I recommend waiting to add the avocado and tomatoes until just before serving.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
If you love shrimp recipes, give this a try
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Cook the rice: Wash the rice thoroughly, add the rice along with 2.25 cups of water to the Instant Pot, and turn on the Instant Pot’s high pressure for 3 minutes. After cooking, manually release the pressure.
Preheat a large skillet over medium heat.
Place the shrimp in a bowl and add 1.5 tablespoons black seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder. Stir well.
Fry the shrimp in a frying pan for 2 to 3 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes.
While the shrimp are boiling, make the black beans. Wash the beans thoroughly and drain the water. Add beans, 1/4 cup mango salsa, 1/2 tablespoon black seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder to pot. Cook over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring regularly, until heated through.
Once the rice is cooked, assemble the bowl. Add rice, shrimp, black beans, chopped tomatoes, cilantro, avocado, mango salsa, etc.
It can be made in 10 minutes using frozen rice. You can buy frozen rice or make it in bulk and freeze it in 1/2 to 1 cup portions to make it easier to thaw.
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Where does the nutritional information come from? Nutritional information is provided by the USDA Food Database.
