🌮 Taco Tuesday Shrimp Bowls
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By Suzanne
🌮 Taco Tuesday Shrimp Bowls
Personal collection of recipes - 2 servings, less than 500 calories and at least 30 grams of protein.
Nutrition Info (Per Serving)
* Calories: ~495 kcal
* Protein: ~39 g
* Carbohydrates: ~36 g
* Fat: ~23 g
* Fiber: ~10 g
Updated at: Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:30:23 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
32
Low
Glycemic Load
18
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories528.3 kcal (26%)
Total Fat13.8 g (20%)
Carbs51.8 g (20%)
Sugars10.2 g (11%)
Protein48.4 g (97%)
Sodium2347.4 mg (117%)
Fiber12.4 g (44%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
2 servings
Pickled Red Onions
1red onion
large
1 cupwater
hot
½ cupapple cider vinegar
2 teaspoonssugar
optional
1 ¼ teaspoonssalt
10whole peppercorns
optional
Shrimp & Seasoning
Veggies & Beans
0.5red bell pepper
per bowl, sliced
0.5yellow bell pepper
per bowl, sliced
½ cupblack beans
per bowl, warmed
pickled red onions
fresh cilantro
chopped
Toppings
Base
Instructions
Prepare the Pickled Red Onions
Step 1
Slice the onion as thin as possible using a knife or mandolin slicer; set aside.
Step 2
In a large bowl, combine the hot water, vinegar, sugar (if using), salt, and peppercorns. Stir until the salt and sugar dissolve.
Step 3
Add the sliced onions to the bowl of liquid and stir gently. Press down on the sliced onions so they’re submerged in the liquid.
Step 4
Cover the bowl with a clean towel or lid. Set aside the onions to rest on the counter at room temperature for 1 hour before serving or transferring the onions and liquid to a jar or small covered container to the fridge for longer storage. The pickled onions will keep in the fridge in a tightly covered container for up to 3 weeks.
Prepare the Shrimp
Step 5
Clean shrimp and top with taco seasoning, set aside
Prep the Veggies & Beans
Step 6
Slice the bell peppers.
Step 7
Warm black beans in a small pot or microwave.
Cook the Shrimp
Step 8
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Step 9
Add seasoned shrimp
Step 10
Sauté 3–4 minutes, turning halfway, until shrimp are pink and cooked through. Remove from heat.
Assemble the Bowls
Step 11
Place shredded lettuce in the bottom of 2 bowls.
Step 12
Evenly divide shrimp, bell peppers, and black beans over the lettuce.
Step 13
Add the cooked shrimp
Step 14
Top each bowl with pickled red onions, cotija cheese, avocado slices, and fresh cilantro.
Step 15
Squeeze lime over the top.











