Spicy Shrimp with Rice and Beans
A quick, fiery weeknight dinner: juicy shrimp in a spicy tomato sauce served over rice and beans, with crunchy tortilla chips on the side.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 450
- Protein
- 30g
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 can (15 oz) canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup salsa
- 2 cups tortilla chips
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Heat the 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the 1 lb shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 3 minutes per side. Remove shrimp to a plate.
- 2
Pour the 1 cup salsa into the same skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until it thickens slightly and darkens in color, about 3 minutes.
- 3
Return the shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat in the salsa. Cook until heated through, about 2 minutes.
- 4
Warm the 2 cups rice and 1 can black beans together in a microwave or saucepan until hot, about 2 minutes.
- 5
Serve the spicy shrimp over the rice and beans, with the 2 cups tortilla chips on the side for scooping.
Tools you’ll need
- Large skillet
- Spatula
- Microwave or small saucepan
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