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    Tex Mex Shrimp Bowl

    Published: Mar 4, 2022 · Modified: May 14, 2025 by Karin and Ken · This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    This Tex Mex shrimp bowl brings the fiery flavors of the southwest to tender shrimp. This spicy shrimp bowl is loaded with delicious flavors like garlic, onion, paprika, and habanero peppers.

    Closeup overhead shot of Tex Mex shrimp served in a bowl

    I love seafood that's prepared with interesting flavors. That's why I love this dish. It combines shrimp with a complex flavor profile that is just so good.

    Spicy Shrimp Bowl

    This was inspired by my other spicy shrimp recipe on this site and pairs well with this amazing Mexican street corn casserole recipe.

    Ingredients

    There are several ingredients in this recipe, but they're all very simple. You can find them all easily at your local grocery store.

    For the Shrimp and Marinade

    • Peeled and deveined large shrimp
    • Extra virgin olive oil
    • Limes - juiced
    • Orange - juiced
    • Cumin
    • Smoked paprika
    • Black pepper
    • Onion powder
    • Cayenne powder
    • Chili powder

    For the Bowls

    • Pre-packaged Mexican rice
    • Red onion
    • Sweet peppers
    • Pico de gallo
    • Cilantro
    • Pickled habanero peppers
    • Sour cream

    For the Pickled Habaneros

    • Habanero peppers
    • White vinegar
    • Salt
    • Pepper

    See the recipe card at the end of the post for quantities.

    Instructions

    This is a relatively easy recipe to make, requiring only a few steps.

    Step 1: Marinate the Shrimp

    Combine all marinade ingredients in a resealable bag and add the shrimp. Refrigerate for an hour.

    Step 2: Pickle the Habanero Peppers

    While the shrimp marinates, fill a mason jar with white vinegar. Then, stir in the salt and pepper and place the habaneros in the jar. Let the peppers pickle while the shrimp marinates.

    Step 3: Cook the Rice

    When about 20 minutes of marinating are left for the shrimp, prepare the rice according to the package directions.

    Step 4: Cook the Shrimp

    Heat a frying pan over medium heat and pour the shrimp and marinade into the pan. Cook for about 5 minutes, flipping the shrimp halfway through the cooking time. Add remaining sauce from the cooked shrimp to the rice.

    Step 5: Construct the Bowls

    Fill bowls with a couple of scoops of rice. Then, add thinly sliced red onions and sweet peppers along with pico de Gallo. Next, add a dollop of sour cream along with picked habaneros. Top with shrimp, garnish with cilantro, and enjoy!

    Hint: ALWAYS wash your hands after handling hot peppers and never EVER touch your face!

    Spicy shrimp served in a bowl on table with more shrimp in background

    Substitutions

    Don't have the correct ingredients on hand or want to change something up? Here are some helpful tips for you to change this spicy shrimp bowl.

    • Lime Juice - If you don't have fresh limes, you can use bottled lime juice.
    • Orange Juice - If you don't have fresh oranges, you can use bottle orange juice.
    • Paprika - Regular paprika works if you don't have smoked.

    Variations

    Want to personalize this Tex Mex shrimp bowl recipe? Here are some of my tried and true tips for changing up this recipe.

    • Mild - If heat isn't your thing, omit the habaneros.

    If you love recipes like this, you may also enjoy this Mexican chicken casserole, Easy Broiled Lemon Garlic Shrimp, Coconut Shrimp or this Easy Garlic Shrimp Pasta.

    Storage

    Store this dish in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for 3 days.

    To reheat, cover it and microwave it at 1-minute intervals until heated through.

    What To Serve With Shrimp

    There are so many sides that it might be difficult for you to choose one. But, we've created this wonderful list of what to serve shrimp. Check it out, let me know which side you cooked and let me know how it went. I just love feedback!

    Tips

    I have a couple of tips here that will help you make the best shrimp bowl possible and save your eyes.

    • Always wear gloves or wash your hands after handling hot peppers and never touch your face.
    • Be sure not to overcook the shrimp. Any longer than 5 minutes of cooking will result in tough shrimp.
    • Add remaining sauce from the cooked shrimp to the rice for additional flavor.
    Overhead shot of Tex Mex shrimp served in a bowl

    FAQ

    Do you have questions about this Tex Mex shrimp bowl? Here are some of the most commonly asked questions about this spicy shrimp bowl.

    How can you tell when shrimp is done?

    Perfectly cooked shrimp will have an opaque, pink color with a sheen and be shaped like the letter C.

    Why is my shrimp tough?

    Tough shrimp is almost always caused by overcooking.

    Video

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    Ready to get cooking? Remember that you can print this recipe if you would like.

    Seasoned shrimp and rice with mixed vegetables in a bowl

    Tex Mex Shrimp Bowl

    Karin and Ken
    This Tex Mex shrimp bowl is full of delicious southwestern flavors. This spicy shrimp bowl is an explosion of flavor in every bite.
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    Prep Time 1 hour hr
    Cook Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American, Mexican
    Servings 6
    Calories 309 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    Shrimp

    • 1 ½ lb large shrimp peeled deveined

    Marinade

    • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
    • 2 limes juiced
    • 1 orange juiced
    • 1 teaspoon cumin
    • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
    • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon ancho chili powder

    Bowls

    • 1 pkg (8 oz) mexican rice
    • ½ red onion
    • 1 ear corn or ¾ cup kernels
    • 3 sweet peppers ny color
    • 1 cup pico de Gallo
    • Cilantro
    • 5 Pickled habanero peppers seeded and minced (recipe follows)
    • Sour cream

    Pickled Habanero Peppers

    • 1 cup white vinegar
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon pepper
    • 5 habanero peppers
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    Instructions
     

    • Get out and measure your ingredients.
      Overhead photo of all the ingredients needed to make Tex Mex Shrimp Bowl.

    Marinade

    • Place olive oil in a large measuring cup.
      Wet marinade ingredients inside a large measuring cup.
    • Add ingredients for marinade.
      Closeup photo of dry marinade ingredients on a small plate.
    • Whisk until blended and add to bag.
      All marinade ingredients mixed inside a large measuring cup.
    • Add shrimp to the bag and remove as much air as possible.
      Shrimp and marinade in a resealable bag.
    • Adjust and make sure all shrimp are coated. Seal bag and refrigerate for 1 hour.
      Shrimp and marinade in a resealable bag.
    • Thinly slice the red onion and sweet peppers.

    Pickled Habaneros

    • Meanwhile, prepare the pickled habaneros. Fill a mason jar with white vinegar. Stir in the salt and pepper and carefully place habaneros inside. Wash your hands immediately after handling. Let pickle as the shrimp marinate. *this will soften the heat of the habaneros while maintaining the flavor*
      Habaneros pickling in a mason jar using vinegar, salt and pepper.
    • After an hour, seed and mince the pickled habaneros. *I recommend wearing gloves for this part, otherwise be sure to wash your hands!*

    Prepare the Rice

    • When 20 minutes remain in marinating time, prepare the rice according to the package directions..
    • Cook.
      Cooked rice in a small pot.
    • Once shrimp are cooked, pour the excess sauce into the rice and stir in for an extra kick of flavor, if desired.
      Excess marinade poured into the pot with the rice.
    • Stir until blended.
      Rice mixed with marinade in a bowl.

    Making the Corn

    • Heat a grill pan over high heat. Spray lightly with olive oil and grill the corn for 1-2 minutes per side.
      Grilling corn on a grill pan over high heat.
    • Use a knife to remove corn kernels.
      Kernels removed from corn using a knife. The kernels are placed in a bowl.
    • Add to a bowl and toss with the pico de Gallo.
      Corn kernels mixed into a bowl with pico de Gallo.
    • Heat a frying pan over high heat. Pour the contents of the bag into the pan and cook for 5 minutes.
      Shrimps and marinade added to a frying pan over high heat.
    • Stop once halfway through to flip the shrimp.
      Marinated shrimp cooked in a frying pan.

    Arrange bowls

    • Fill a bowl with a couple scoops of rice.
      Overhead photo of all the ingredients to make a Tex Mex Shrimp Bowl.
    • Add sliced red onions, sweet peppers, and pico de gallo. Add a dollop of sour cream and pickled habaneros.
      red onions, sweet peppers, and pico de gallo added to the top of the rice in a bowl..
    • Last, place shrimp on top.
      Shrimps placed on top of the bowl.
    • Garnish with cilantro!
      Tex Mex Shrimp bowl garnished with chopped cilantro.
    • Enjoy every bite!
      Closeup photo of a Tex Mex Shrimp bowl.

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    Notes

    We've created a super delicious list of sides for your shrimp. So say goodbye to boring repetitive meals and say hello to new and delicious ones that will compliment your protein and be a hit with those try them.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 309kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 17gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 143mgSodium: 1302mgPotassium: 357mgFiber: 3gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 2536IUVitamin C: 97mgCalcium: 93mgIron: 1mg
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