Shrimp Burrito Recipe
A shrimp burrito is a kind of burrito that contains shrimp as the main protein.
Ingredients
- For the Shrimp:
- 1 lb 450g large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Juice of 1 lime
- For the Burrito:
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup cooked white or brown rice
- 1 cup black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup corn kernels fresh, canned, or frozen
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese cheddar, Monterey Jack, or your choice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1 avocado sliced (optional)
- Hot sauce optional
Instructions
- In a medium-sized bowl, add minced garlic, olive oil, cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper, paprika and lime juice.
- In a bowl, add the shrimp and toss to allow evenly coating. Let it marinate for about 15 minutes.
- In a large skillet, add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side over medium-high heat until turn opaque and pink. Remove from heat and put it aside.
- In a dry skillet, warm the tortillas over medium flame for around 30 seconds per side or until pliable.
- Lay out each tortilla flat and layer with black beans, cooked rice, shredded lettuce, corn, diced red onion, diced tomatoes, cooked shrimp and shredded shrimp.
- Add a dollop of sour cream and salsa on top. You can also add few drops of hot sauce and avocado slices.
- Fold the tortilla sides over the filling and then roll it from the bottom, tucking in the sides as you go to form a tight burrito.
- Repeat the process with the remaining fillings and tortillas.