Chili-Lime Shrimp Burritos Recipe

Name: Chili-Lime Shrimp Burritos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For sauce; 1/2 cup milk; 1 tablespoon flour; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 2 tablespoons lime juice; For shrimp; 1/2 lb shrimp; 1/2 tablespoon butter or 1/2 tablespoon margarine; 1/2 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1/4 teaspoon cumin; 1/4 teaspoon chili powder; 1 cup prepared Mexican rice (your favorite recipe or box mix); 1 diced avocado; 2 -3 burrito-size flour tortillas; 1/2 cup shredded cheese, of your choice (I use the pre-shredded Mexican blend)

Servings: persons

For sauce
1/2 cup milk
1 tablespoon flour
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
2 tablespoons lime juice
For shrimp
1/2 lb shrimp
1/2 tablespoon butter or 1/2 tablespoon margarine
1/2 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1 cup prepared Mexican rice (your favorite recipe or box mix)
1 diced avocado
2 -3 burrito-size flour tortillas
1/2 cup shredded cheese, of your choice (I use the pre-shredded Mexican blend)

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For the sauce:
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Combine milk and flour in a small saucepan. Stir until no lumps remain.
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Heat over medium heat until sauce begins to thicken, stirring constantly, about 2 minutes.
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Turn heat to low and continue cooking 2 - 3 minutes longer, stirring frequently.
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Remove from heat.
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Stir in cumin, chili powder, and lime juice.
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Set aside.
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For the shrimp:
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Cut shrimp into bite-size pieces.
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In a non-stick skillet, heat butter or margarine and olive oil over medium heat until butter has melted.
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Stir in lime juice, cumin, and chili powder.
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Add shrimp and saute until just cooked, about 2 - 3 minutes.
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Mix in rice and avocado.
14
Divide the shrimp mixture between the tortillas.
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Drizzle some sauce on top.
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Sprinkle on some cheese.
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Roll into burritos, and enjoy!

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For sauce, 1/2 cup milk, 1 tablespoon flour, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, and more.

Yes, Chili-Lime Shrimp Burritos falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chili-Lime Shrimp Burritos

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