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Shrimp Burrito Bowls with Creamy Cilantro Sauce

Fire up the grill - these Shrimp Burrito Bowls with Creamy Cilantro Sauce need to be on your menu for this week!  
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings: 4 burrito bowls
Author: Taylor Ellingson

Ingredients

For the Creamy Cilantro Sauce:

  • 1 jalapeno deseeded and chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger trust me
  • juice from 1 lime
  • ¼ cup water
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ⅓ cup cilantro
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 lb raw shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup dry quinoa cooked according to package directions
  • 2 cups frozen corn thawed
  • 1 16 ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 avocado pit removed and sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved

Instructions

  • Combine all cilantro sauce ingredients in blender and puree.
  • Toss shrimp with ¼ cup of the sauce. Set aside.
  • Cook quinoa according to package directions.
  • Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
  • Place shrimp in grill pan and cook on grill for 4-5 minutes, turning once, until no longer opaque.
  • Assemble burrito bowls by dividing quinoa, corn, black beans, avocado, and cherries between four bowls.
  • Top with shrimp and drizzle with cilantro sauce.
  • Enjoy!