Fiesta Lime Shrimp and Rice | Crockpot Shrimp and Rice

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu is a plant-based protein that is more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a cost-effective alternative for cooking.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water

Water is a budget-friendly option when broth is not available.

black beans

🥗Healthier: kidney beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans are often less expensive and convenient.

Put roughly 25 large cooked frozen shrimp in a bowl.

Add 1 packed 4th cup of cilantro and 1 packet of taco seasoning to the bowl.

Squeeze 1 lime over the shrimp mixture and mix it well.

Cover the bowl and set it aside in the fridge.

Spray the bottom and sides of the crock pot with cooking spray.

Add 1.5 cups of rice to the crock pot.

Pour in chicken broth (amount not specified).

Add 3/4 can of black beans (undrained) to the crock pot.

Add 3/4 can of sweet corn (undrained) to the crock pot.

Add 2 tablespoons of butter to the crock pot.

Squeeze the 2nd lime over the mixture in the crock pot and mix it all together.

Set the crock pot to high and cook for 2 hours.

After 2 hours, take the shrimp from the fridge and add it to the crock pot.

Mix the shrimp into the rice mixture in the crock pot.

Put the lid back on and cook on high for an additional 20 minutes, checking until the shrimp is warmed to your liking.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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