🌶️ Saucy Chipotle & Lime Prawn Burrito Bowl 🦐🍚

This Saucy Chipotle & Lime Prawn Burrito Bowl is loaded with bold, smoky flavors! Juicy prawns in a chipotle-lime sauce served over cilantro-lime rice, topped with fresh avocado, black beans, corn, and a creamy chipotle lime crema. Every bite is a burst of spice, zest, and freshness! 😍🔥

Ingredients:

Saucy Chipotle Lime Prawns:

1 lb prawns, peeled and deveined 🦐

1 tbsp olive oil 🌿

1/2 cup chipotle sauce (store-bought or homemade) 🌶️

2 tbsp lime juice 🍋

1 tbsp honey 🍯

Salt & pepper to taste 🧂

1/2 tsp smoked paprika 🌶️

Cilantro-Lime Rice:

1 cup jasmine or basmati rice 🍚

1 cup water 💧

1/2 cup coconut milk (optional for extra creaminess) 🥥

2 tbsp fresh lime juice 🍋

2 tbsp cilantro, chopped 🌿

Salt to taste 🧂

Bowl Toppings:

1 can black beans, drained and rinsed 🫘

1 cup corn kernels 🌽

1 avocado, sliced 🥑

1 cup shredded lettuce 🥬

Fresh cilantro and lime wedges for garnish 🌿🍋

Chipotle Lime Crema:

1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt 🍶

1-2 tsp chipotle sauce or adobo sauce 🌶️

1 tsp lime juice 🍋

Instructions:

Marinate the Prawns: 

In a bowl, combine prawns with olive oil, chipotle sauce, lime juice, honey, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat thoroughly and let marinate for 10-15 minutes. 🦐✨

Prepare Cilantro-Lime Rice: 

In a pot, cook rice with water and coconut milk (if using). Once cooked, stir in lime juice, cilantro, and a pinch of salt for extra flavor. 🍚🍋

Make the Chipotle Lime Crema: 

In a small bowl, combine sour cream or Greek yogurt with chipotle sauce and lime juice. Stir until smooth, adjusting the spice level to taste. 🌶️🍶

Cook the Prawns: 

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated prawns along with extra sauce, and sauté for 2-3 minutes per side until prawns are pink and coated in a rich, saucy glaze. 🦐🔥

Assemble the Bowl: 

Begin with a base of cilantro-lime rice, then add black beans, corn, shredded lettuce, and avocado. Top with the saucy chipotle lime prawns and drizzle with chipotle lime crema. Garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges for an extra burst of flavor. 🌿🍋

Enjoy each saucy, spicy, and tangy bite of this vibrant burrito bowl! 💥