Spicy Mexican Shrimp Recipe
This Spicy Mexican Shrimp recipe is delicious with rice and beans, or served over salad or in tacos with creamy avocado sauce. An easy healthy dinner!
How to Make the Best Spicy Mexican Shrimp
This Spicy Mexican Shrimp recipe brings together bold, smoky flavors with perfectly seared shrimp for a weeknight dinner that feels like a restaurant meal. The combination of chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, and a touch of chipotle creates a mouthwatering spice blend that transforms simple shrimp into something extraordinary.
Served over seasoned rice and beans, this dish is both satisfying and nutritious. The rice absorbs all those wonderful Mexican spices while the black beans add protein and fiber to make this a complete meal. Top it off with fresh vegetables like crisp cabbage, juicy tomatoes, and sweet mango for a beautiful contrast of textures and flavors.
The key to perfectly cooked shrimp is a hot pan and patience—let them sear undisturbed until they develop that gorgeous golden crust before flipping. Finish with a squeeze of fresh lime juice and a drizzle of creamy avocado sauce, and you’ve got a dish that’s sure to become a family favorite.
Spicy Mexican Shrimp
This Spicy Mexican Shrimp recipe is delicious with rice and beans, or served over salad or in tacos with creamy avocado sauce. An easy healthy dinner!
Ingredients
Rice and Beans
Spicy Shrimp
Toppings
Instructions
Rice and Beans
- In a medium pot, add water, rice, beans, salt, seasonings and olive oil. Bring to a boil, cover and cook on a low simmer until the rice is tender and water is absorbed.
Spicy Shrimp
- Pat dry the shrimp and place them in a bowl. Mix the spices and salt together in a small bowl then sprinkle this over the shrimp, tossing with tongs to coat them evenly.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil. When hot, using tongs, place the shrimp carefully in the hot pan with a little space around each one.
- Don't fiddle with them—sear 1-2 minutes, or until golden, before turning each one over with the tongs. Sear the other side until golden, lowering heat if needed, then turn the heat off.
- Squeeze with a little lime juice, taste, and adjust the salt and spice level to your liking.
Assembly
- Divide the rice and beans among 4 bowls. Top with any of the optional veggies, add the seared shrimp, and drizzle with the creamy avocado sauce.
Notes
- For extra heat, increase the chipotle powder to 1/4 teaspoon or add a splash of your favorite hot sauce.
- The shrimp can also be served in tacos or over a bed of fresh greens for a lighter meal.
- Make the avocado sauce ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to serve.
