Easy Shrimp Burrito Recipe
Stop buying takeout burritos, make your own with this delicious shrimp burrito recipe!
Ingredients
For the shrimp:
- ½ tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lb small shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ¼ tsp coriander
- ¼ tsp cumin
- ¼ tsp paprika
- 1 tsp lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the aioli
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tsps Sriracha (or to taste)
- 1 tsp lime juice
- ½ tsp Old Bay Seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the filling
- 4 burrito tortillas, warmed up
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese, or your favorite cheese
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup pico de gallo
- 1 avocado sliced or mashed
- Fresh cilantro leaves
Instructions
- Make the aioli by whisking together the mayo, Sriracha, lime juice, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper
- Prepare the shrimp by heating a medium-sized skillet over medium-high heat and sauteing the onion, bell pepper and garlic until fragrant, about 3 mins. Add the cumin, coriander, paprika, salt and pepper
- Throw in the shrimp and cook them until they turn opaque, about 3-4 mins. Do not overcook them or they will turn mushy. Squeeze the lime juice on top and remove from heat
- Assemble the burritos by laying a warm tortilla on the counter or cutting board and add ¼ cup of rice, ¼ cup of black beans and avocado slices
- Next add the shredded lettuce and pico de gallo
- Top with the shredded cheese, ¼ of the shrimp, cilantro leaves and aioli
- Roll the burrito tucking the ends and slice in half. Serve with extra aioli on the side
