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Grilled Chili-Lime Shrimp Skewers with Black Bean Rice

30 min4 servings🍳 1 panPicky-eater safe bet: plain rice$19.00480 cal · 34g protein

Ingredients

  • large shrimp1½ lb
  • lime3 count
  • chili powder2 tsp
  • garlic3 cloves
  • long-grain white rice1½ cups
  • black beans1 can
  • fresh cilantro1 bunch
  • wooden skewers1 package
  • olive oil3 tbsp
  • salt and pepper1 tsp

Instructions

  1. 1

    Soak the skewers and start the rice. Thaw the shrimp under cold water and pat dry.

  2. 2

    Toss the shrimp with oil, chili powder, minced garlic, zest and juice of 1 lime, and salt. Let sit 10 minutes, then thread onto skewers.

  3. 3

    Grill over medium-high heat 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. No grill? Use a grill pan over medium-high heat, same timing.

  4. 4

    Stir the warmed, drained black beans, juice of 1 lime and chopped cilantro into the cooked rice.

  5. 5

    Serve skewers over the black bean rice with lime wedges.

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