Mexican Shrimp Bowl

  • Time: 10-15 minutes
  • Servings: 2
  • Serving Size: 6 ounces
  • Stage: Post-Recovery (6 months+ after surgery)

INGREDIENTS:

  • Shrimp, uncooked, peeled and deveined - 6 oz (170 grams)
  • Olive oil - 1/4 tsp
  • Sea salt - 1/8 tsp
  • Black pepper, ground - 1/8 tsp
  • Paprika, ground - 1/8 tsp
  • Lemon, juice only - 1/4 lemon (12 grams)
  • Black beans, cooked - 5 tbsp (50 grams)
  • Corn kernels - 1 oz (30 grams)
  • Avocado - 1/2 medium (50 grams
  • Grape tomatoes - 1.5 oz (40 grams)
  • Red onion - 1 tbsp (10 grams)
  • Cilantro, fresh leaves - to taste (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Place a small pan over medium heat. Once hot, add olive oil and the shrimp (check notes for details on shrimp). Season with sea salt, black pepper and ground paprika. Cook for 1-2 minutes on each side. Squeeze a bit of lemon juice on top of the shrimp at the end. Do not overcook or they will become rubbery. Transfer to a clean plate when done.
  2. Drain the black beans and unfreeze the corn. Chop the avocado, tomatoes and red onion. Combine in a bowl together with the shrimp and mix.
  3. Squeeze a bit of lemon juice (to taste) over the bowl and add the cilantro on top. Mix everything. Serve and enjoy!

*Note: Divide equally by the listed number of servings. Stays fresh in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Shrimp should be peeled, clean (deveined), and without a head and tail. If frozen, thaw under running cold water or in the refrigerator overnight. Pat dry and remove the tails before cooking. You may also peel and devein them yourself if desired.

NUTRITION FACTS per serving:

  • Calories 175
  • Protein 21 grams
  • Carbs 13 grams
  • Fat 5 grams
  • Fiber 5 grams
  • Sugar 2 grams
  • Iron 7% DV
  • Calcium 7% DV
  • Sodium 11% DV

DV = Daily Value, Based on diet for healthy adults

Tags: dairy-free, soy-free, gluten-free, high-protein, high-fiber, gastric sleeve, vsg, bariatric, diet, recipe

*The picture is meant for illustrative purposes and may sometimes not be representative of the serving size. For a precise serving size please follow the list of ingredients carefully, using grams as the most exact measurement.