Name: Mexico Citys Shrimp Burrito Recipe
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 2 cups cooked rice; 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 4 pieces flour tortillas; 1 piece avocado, sliced; 1 cup sour cream; 1 cup salsa

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In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

Prepare the Shrimp

Add the shrimp to the skillet, along with lime juice, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 4-5 minutes or until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through.

Cook the Shrimp

In a large bowl, combine cooked rice, black beans, and chopped cilantro. Add the cooked shrimp and mix well.

Assemble the Burritos

Place a generous amount of the shrimp mixture in the center of each flour tortilla. Top with sliced avocado, sour cream, and salsa. Fold in the sides of the tortilla and roll it up tightly.

Fill and Roll

Cut the burritos in half and serve immediately with extra salsa on the side.

Serve

shrimp, peeled and deveined

olive oil

garlic, minced

lime juice

cumin

paprika

salt

black pepper

cooked rice

black beans, drained and rinsed

fresh cilantro, chopped

flour tortillas

avocado, sliced

sour cream

salsa

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Make Shrimp Burrito Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

Shrimp Burrito Recipe

Ingredients

Burrito Filling

Method

Instructions

Prepare the Shrimp

Cook the Shrimp

Assemble the Burritos

Fill and Roll

Serve

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