Spicy Garlic Shrimp & Black Bean Protein Bowl

Ingredients

• 8 oz raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 1 cup canned black beans (rinsed and drained)
• 1 cup cooked brown rice
• 1 cup chopped bell pepper
• 1/2 cup diced tomato
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• Juice of 1/2 lime
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro (chopped, for garnish)

Instructions

1. In a bowl, toss the shrimp with smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, half the garlic, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Add marinated shrimp and cook 2-3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through. Set aside.
3. Add remaining garlic and bell pepper to the skillet; cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly tender.
4. Add black beans and tomato to the skillet, stirring until heated through.
5. Divide cooked brown rice between two bowls. Top with bean and pepper mixture, then shrimp.
6. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro and a squeeze more lime if desired. Serve warm.

Nutrition values are approximate and can vary based on exact ingredients used.

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