Shrimp and Black Bean Bowl

Spiced shrimp over black beans and rice — fast, high-protein, and packed with flavor from cumin, lime, and cilantro.

Ingredients

• •200g shrimp, peeled and deveined
• •1 can (400g) black beans, drained and rinsed
• •1 cup cooked rice
• •1 tablespoon olive oil
• •1 teaspoon cumin
• •1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• •1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• •Juice of 1 lime
• •Salt to taste
• •Fresh cilantro and avocado to serve

Instructions

1. 1. Season shrimp with cumin, paprika, chili powder, and salt.
2. 2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp for 1–2 minutes per side until pink and curled. Remove.
3. 3. In the same pan, add black beans with a splash of water and warm through for 2–3 minutes. Season with salt and a squeeze of lime.
4. 4. Build the bowl: rice on the base, black beans next, then shrimp on top.
5. 5. Finish with lime juice, fresh cilantro, and sliced avocado.