Hi everyone! Today I am sharing my Easy Dinners: Chili Lime Spicy Shrimp Mexican Rice recipe! This recipe is so delicious and refreshing for this amazing warmer weather we’ve been having. It is one of my go-to crowd pleasers and I even love it so much that I’ll make it for just me. Keep reading to get the recipe and see why I believe this is perfect for a super easy, tasty, flavorful, and quick dinner!
There is something that hits different about cooking when the weather starts warming up. You actually want to get out and grill, spend time on your patio, and have fun outdoor gatherings with friends and loved ones! I also find that I usually eat much healthier in the spring and summer months. You don’t crave as many carbs like you do in the cold months. I always want fresh yummy foods that are light and easy to whip up! This Chili Lime Spicy Shrimp Mexican Rice recipe is perfect whether you’re cooking for the fam, friends, or date night at home for you and the hubs. Check out the ingredients and how to make it, below!
INGREDIENTS:
- fresh raw shrimp
- Trader Joe’s Mexican Cauliflower Rice
- fresh lime
- cilantro
- chopped corn
- garlic seasoning
- garlic butter
- garlic olive oil
- chili lime seasoning
HOW TO MAKE: this recipe takes less than 20 mins MAX!
- add a large drizzle of olive oil into a pan over medium-high heat
- add 1 tbsp of garlic butter
- add raw shrimp and coat with chili lime seasoning
- coat with garlic seasoning
- cook shrimp until pink, occasionally stirring
- wipe out pan
- use same pan for rice / add Mexican Cauliflower Rice mixture
- add chopped baby corn
- coat with garlic salt
- add 1 tbsp of garlic butter
- add chili lime seasoning
- add a sprinkle of cumin seasoning for added spice
- cover and reduce to low-med heat until ready to serve
- add rice mixture to a plate
- add cooked shrimp to bed of rice
- add spicy jalapenos as toppings as well as cilantro
I hope you all enjoyed this Easy Dinners: Chili Lime Spicy Shrimp Mexican Rice recipe! Be sure to let me know if the comments if you whip this one up and also stay tuned over on my IG @nashvillewifestyles for a reel on this recipe! Toodles!