Shrimp Burrito
Shrimp Burrito recipe – shrimp are marinated in zesty lime juice and aromatic spices, then grilled to perfection and wrapped in a warm flour tortilla along with seasoned rice, creamy black beans, crisp lettuce, and juicy tomatoes. Topped with a drizzle of tangy salsa verde and a dollop of creamy avocado crema
Ingredients:
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Juice of 2 limes
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup salsa verde
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions:
- In a bowl, combine the lime juice, minced garlic, ground cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
- Add the shrimp to the marinade, tossing to coat evenly. Let marinate for 15-20 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Meanwhile, prepare the avocado crema by mashing the ripe avocado in a bowl and stirring in the sour cream or Greek yogurt until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then stir in the chopped cilantro. Set aside.
- Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Thread the marinated shrimp onto skewers and grill for 2-3 minutes per side, or until pink and opaque.
- Warm the flour tortillas on the grill for about 30 seconds per side, or until heated through and pliable.
- To assemble the burritos, lay out the warm tortillas and divide the cooked rice, black beans, grilled shrimp, shredded lettuce, and diced tomatoes evenly among them.
- Drizzle each burrito with salsa verde and a spoonful of avocado crema.
- Roll up the burritos, tucking in the sides as you go, to enclose the filling.
- Serve the San Diego Shrimp Burritos with additional salsa verde and avocado crema on the side for dipping.
- Enjoy these flavor-packed burritos with a side of tortilla chips and a refreshing margarita