{"id":32385,"date":"2025-09-11T16:45:50","date_gmt":"2025-09-11T09:45:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/?p=32385"},"modified":"2025-09-11T16:45:50","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T09:45:50","slug":"chipotle-shrimp-rice-bowls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/chipotle-shrimp-rice-bowls\/","title":{"rendered":"Chipotle Shrimp Rice Bowls"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/chipotle-shrimp-rice-bowls\/2\/\"><strong>JUMP TO RECIPE<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Chipotle-Shrimp-Rice-Bowls.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32386\" srcset=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Chipotle-Shrimp-Rice-Bowls.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Chipotle-Shrimp-Rice-Bowls-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Chipotle-Shrimp-Rice-Bowls-864x1536.jpg 864w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Introducing Chipotle Shrimp Rice Bowls! This recipe has become a favorite in our house, especially after a workout. What&#8217;s great is you can create your own bowl with all your favorite toppings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The chipotle shrimp is smoky, spicy, and bursting with flavor! It&#8217;s simple to prepare and pairs wonderfully with cilantro lime rice. The best part? Everyone can customize their bowl with toppings like beans, guacamole, sour cream, or even pico de gallo!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--WPRM Recipe 32387-->\n<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe\">\n\t<h2 class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-name\">Chipotle Shrimp Rice Bowls<\/h2>\n\t\t<p class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-summary\">\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-equipment\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-ingredients\">\n\t\t<h4>**For the Chipotle Shrimp:**<\/h4><ul><li>1 pound medium raw shrimp (deveined &amp; tail off)<\/li><li>2 to 3 tablespoons chipotle adobo sauce (adjust to taste)<\/li><li>2 tablespoons olive oil<\/li><li>2 teaspoons fresh garlic (finely minced)<\/li><li>1 tablespoon chili powder<\/li><li>1 teaspoon cumin<\/li><li>3\/4 to 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)<\/li><li>1 teaspoon oregano<\/li><li>1 teaspoon coriander<\/li><li>1\/2 teaspoon black pepper<\/li><li>1 tablespoon olive oil for drizzling on the skillet\/pan<\/li><\/ul><h4>**For the Cilantro Lime Rice:**<\/h4><ul><li>1 1\/2 cups long-grain basmati rice (rinsed and drained)<\/li><li>1 tablespoon olive oil<\/li><li>1 tablespoon unsalted butter<\/li><li>2 teaspoons fresh garlic (finely minced)<\/li><li>2 1\/2 cups water<\/li><li>1 1\/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)<\/li><li>1 bay leaf<\/li><li>Juice of 1 lime<\/li><li>Juice of half a small lemon<\/li><li>1\/4 to 1\/3 cup cilantro (finely chopped)<\/li><\/ul><h4>**Optional Toppings:**<\/h4><ul><li>Avocado<\/li><li>Sour cream<\/li><li>Lettuce<\/li><li>Black beans<\/li><li>Roasted corn<\/li><li>Pico de gallo<\/li><\/ul>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-instructions\">\n\t\t<h4>**1. Cook the Shrimp:**<\/h4><ol><li>&#8211; Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels.<\/li><li>&#8211; In a bowl, combine the shrimp with chipotle adobo sauce, olive oil, fresh garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, oregano, coriander, and black pepper. Ensure the shrimp is evenly coated.<\/li><li>&#8211; Heat a pan or cast-iron skillet over high heat. Drizzle with olive oil and add the shrimp, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Cook for about 8 minutes, flipping halfway for a nice sear. Remove from the pan once cooked through to prevent overcooking.<\/li><\/ol><h4>**2. Make the Rice:**<\/h4><ol><li>&#8211; Rinse the rice in a fine-mesh sieve until the water runs clear to remove excess starch. Alternatively, soak it in cool water for 30 minutes and then drain well.<\/li><li>&#8211; Bring 2 1\/2 cups of water to a boil in a kettle.<\/li><li>&#8211; In a pot over medium heat, add olive oil, butter, garlic, and rice. Toast for 2 to 3 minutes.<\/li><li>&#8211; Add hot water, salt, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 12 to 14 minutes.<\/li><li>&#8211; After cooking, let the rice sit covered for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and transfer to a bowl. Add lime juice, lemon juice, and chopped cilantro. Mix well.<\/li><\/ol><h4>**3. Assemble:**<\/h4><ol><li>&#8211; Create bowls with rice, shrimp, and your choice of toppings. Enjoy your customized Chipotle Shrimp Rice Bowl!<\/li><\/ol>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-notes\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-meta\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-meta-course\">Main Course<\/div>\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!--End WPRM Recipe-->\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<!--WPRM Recipe 32387-->\n<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe\">\n\t<h2 class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-name\">Chipotle Shrimp Rice Bowls<\/h2>\n\t\t<p class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-summary\">\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-equipment\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-ingredients\">\n\t\t<h4>**For the Chipotle Shrimp:**<\/h4><ul><li>1 pound medium raw shrimp (deveined &amp; tail off)<\/li><li>2 to 3 tablespoons chipotle adobo sauce (adjust to taste)<\/li><li>2 tablespoons olive oil<\/li><li>2 teaspoons fresh garlic (finely minced)<\/li><li>1 tablespoon chili powder<\/li><li>1 teaspoon cumin<\/li><li>3\/4 to 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)<\/li><li>1 teaspoon oregano<\/li><li>1 teaspoon coriander<\/li><li>1\/2 teaspoon black pepper<\/li><li>1 tablespoon olive oil for drizzling on the skillet\/pan<\/li><\/ul><h4>**For the Cilantro Lime Rice:**<\/h4><ul><li>1 1\/2 cups long-grain basmati rice (rinsed and drained)<\/li><li>1 tablespoon olive oil<\/li><li>1 tablespoon unsalted butter<\/li><li>2 teaspoons fresh garlic (finely minced)<\/li><li>2 1\/2 cups water<\/li><li>1 1\/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)<\/li><li>1 bay leaf<\/li><li>Juice of 1 lime<\/li><li>Juice of half a small lemon<\/li><li>1\/4 to 1\/3 cup cilantro (finely chopped)<\/li><\/ul><h4>**Optional Toppings:**<\/h4><ul><li>Avocado<\/li><li>Sour cream<\/li><li>Lettuce<\/li><li>Black beans<\/li><li>Roasted corn<\/li><li>Pico de gallo<\/li><\/ul>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-instructions\">\n\t\t<h4>**1. Cook the Shrimp:**<\/h4><ol><li>&#8211; Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels.<\/li><li>&#8211; In a bowl, combine the shrimp with chipotle adobo sauce, olive oil, fresh garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, oregano, coriander, and black pepper. Ensure the shrimp is evenly coated.<\/li><li>&#8211; Heat a pan or cast-iron skillet over high heat. Drizzle with olive oil and add the shrimp, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Cook for about 8 minutes, flipping halfway for a nice sear. Remove from the pan once cooked through to prevent overcooking.<\/li><\/ol><h4>**2. Make the Rice:**<\/h4><ol><li>&#8211; Rinse the rice in a fine-mesh sieve until the water runs clear to remove excess starch. Alternatively, soak it in cool water for 30 minutes and then drain well.<\/li><li>&#8211; Bring 2 1\/2 cups of water to a boil in a kettle.<\/li><li>&#8211; In a pot over medium heat, add olive oil, butter, garlic, and rice. Toast for 2 to 3 minutes.<\/li><li>&#8211; Add hot water, salt, and bay leaf. 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