Creamy Chipotle Shrimp Rice Bowl (Bold, Spicy & Ready in 25 Minutes)

This Creamy Chipotle Shrimp Rice Bowl delivers big flavor in a fast, easy dinner format. Juicy seared shrimp are coated in smoky spices and finished with a tangy, creamy chipotle sauce over fluffy jasmine rice. Topped with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime, it’s a restaurant-worthy dish that comes together in under 30 minutes — perfect for busy weeknights or impressing your taste buds with minimal effort.

Ingredients

For the Shrimp

• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 1 tbsp fresh lime juice

For the Rice Base

• 2 cups cooked white or jasmine rice

For the Creamy Chipotle Sauce

• ½ cup mayonnaise
• ¼ cup sour cream
• 1–2 chipotle peppers in adobo (blended or finely chopped)
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tsp honey
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• Salt, to taste

For Garnish

• 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
• Extra lime wedges (optional)
  

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