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Shrimp Burrito Recipe

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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Servings 4 servings
Calories 509 kcal
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Our shrimp burrito recipe gives the classic version a little spin by replacing ground beef with succulent shrimp. The dish features all the best parts of Mexican cuisine: juicy shrimp, beans, fresh veggies, and creamy sauce.

Read on for our ultimate guide to this must-try Mexican meal.

Taco vs. Burrito

Tacos and burritos can be assembled in a similar manner, but there are considerable differences to separate those two famous Mexican tortilla dishes.

Tacos are made using either hard- or soft-shelled corn tortillas folded in half, so the profile takes on a crescent shape. The typical taco filling is a simple combination of chicken or beef, lettuce, tomatoes, and sauce. The dish is generally viewed as a snack or light meal.

Instead of corn tortillas, burritos call for large wheat-flour tortillas. Burrito filling mix often consists of rice, beans, meat, vegetables, sauce, and cheese, and it all gets wrapped up in a huge tortilla. In terms of size, they are thus much larger than tacos, making it easy to consider a burrito a complete meal in and of itself.

Taco vs. Burrito

Is This Shrimp Burrito Recipe Healthy?

The short answer is yes, our shrimp burrito is healthy.

Nutritionally, our shrimp burrito is a fantastic source of protein and healthy fats. Each serving contains approximately 35 g protein — about 70% of your recommended daily intake. 

Also, the beans are a good source of complex carbohydrates (aka fiber). With beans in the filling, our recipe provides up to 3.4 g fiber (12% of the fiber content recommended for a day) per serving.

Unfortunately, store-bought burritos can be sometimes high in sodium and saturated fat due to the inclusion of cheese, sauce, and salt. However, in this recipe, we went with only a moderate amount for those condiments to preserve the classic flavor but still limit each serving to only 6 g of saturated fat and 584 mg sodium.

Our recipe turns out a balanced main dish with carbs, protein, and vegetables and gives you a proper amount of calories: 502 per serving. This still leaves a reasonable amount of room in your calorie count for a salad and fruit juice.

Is This Shrimp Burrito Recipe Healthy

What to Put in a Shrimp Burrito

Like other burritos, our shrimp variant is packed with delicious protein and fresh vegetables. It’s also easy to customize. 

1. Protein

Protein is essential for any excellent burrito. Chicken or beef are the most common types, but you can opt for pork or — like this recipe — shrimp.

2. Seasoning

Optimizing your seasoning blend for shrimp can take your burrito to the next level. Salt and pepper it to taste and throw in a bit of cumin for that aromatic boost. Paprika gives a fantastic spicy kick and a smoky layer as well.

3. Vegetables and Fruits

You can fill your burrito with any vegetables you like as long as none of the ingredients have a high-water content. 

Beans: The most common beans for burritos are black, pinto, and kidney beans. Instead of cooking beans, grab a tin of them to save yourself some time.

Avocado: We love to add avocado to give this wrap a creamy touch. Pick a perfectly ripe avocado, slice it into neat pieces and add them to the filling.

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4. Rice

Rice is optional, but it adds texture and makes the wrap extra filling. We used white rice, but brown rice is arguably an even better alternative if you are looking for more nutrients.

5. Sauce

The sauce can be creamy or spicy, depending on your preference. You also have options on how to apply it — drizzle sauce in as you construct the burrito, smother the finished wrap in it, or simply serve it on the side as a dip. We opted in this recipe for a simple Greek yogurt. It’s light, rich, and even helps bind the wrap’s ingredients together.

How to Make a Shrimp Burrito

Making burritos in the kitchen takes some time, but the process is straightforward and delivers satisfying meals. Here’s how we made our shrimp burrito:

Step 1: Sauté the spices.

Sauté the spices.

Step 2: Cook the shrimp

Cook the shrimp.

step 2: Add kidney beans and stir the mixture

Add kidney beans and stir the mixture.

Step 4: Warm the tortillas.

Warm the tortillas.

Step 5: Arrange the fillings on the tortilla.

Arrange the fillings on the tortilla.

Step 6: Roll up the tortillas

Roll up the tortillas.

step 7: serve

Serve.

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How to Roll a Burrito

With so many fillings, homemade burritos can sometimes be messy; they tend to fall apart while you eat. To avoid any spillage, read our instructions to learn how to roll a burrito properly.

  • Warm the tortillas to help them stretch.
  • Add the filling: rice first, then other warm ingredients, and cold ingredients in a line down the center of the tortilla.
  • Once all the fillings are in the middle of the tortilla, pull the bottom half up and over to meet the top half.
  • Pull the newly forming roll back a bit to form the filling into a tighter and more uniform shape.
  • Fold the sides in.
  • With both ends folded, tightly roll the tortilla. Use your fingers to keep things tucked in as you roll to shape the burrito.

Store and Reheat Your Shrimp Burrito

1. To Store

To properly store the shrimp burrito, we recommend wrapping it up in foil or food paper before placing it into a large zip bag or an airtight container. The burrito will last for 3 – 4 days in the refrigerator or 2 – 3 months in the freezer.

Store and Reheat Your Shrimp Burrito

2. To Reheat

If you pull your burrito from the fridge, simply microwave on high mode for 40 – 60 seconds until fully heated through. If you prefer the tortilla to be more crunchy, place the microwaved burrito on a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook it for a few minutes on each side until the tortilla starts to brown and crisp up.

What to Serve With a Shrimp Burrito

To round out the meal, we landed on the most iconic Mexican side dish: pico de gallo. This side dish also couldn’t be easier to prepare: the chopped onions, tomatoes, chilies, salt, and lime juice are tossed and served with tortilla chips. 

We then finished the meal with a glass of freshly squeezed lemonade. It’s bright and adds a tropical sweetness, leaving you energized and satisfied.

Recipes Course Calories Saturated fat Sodium
Shrimp Burrito Main Dish 509 5.1 g 585 mg
Pico De Gallo Side Dish 189 1.0 g 262 mg
Lemonade Beverage 55 0.0 g 9 mg
Total 753 6.1 g 856 mg
Nutritional values in this table vary somewhat to those below due to different app calculations. Read more...
What to Serve With a Shrimp Burrito

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Shrimp Burrito Recipe

Shrimp Burrito Recipe

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Our shrimp burrito recipe is all about the best summer tastes: juicy shrimp, colorful veggies, and creamy sauce all get wrapped in tortillas.
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 servings
Calories 509kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 9 oz peeled and deveined shrimp equals to 18 oz raw shrimp
  • 1/2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp garlic finely chopped
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tbsp lime juice
  • 4 oz unsalted dark red kidney beans cooked or canned
  • 6 flour tortillas
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked medium-grain rice
  • 4 oz avocado sliced
  • 2 oz romaine chopped
  • 4 tbsp plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp coriander finely chopped

Instructions
 

  • Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add 1/2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp butter, and 1 tsp garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
    Step 1: Sauté the spices.
  • Stir in 9 oz shrimp, 1 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp pepper, 1/8 tsp salt, and 1/2 tbsp lime juice and cook for 3 minutes.
    Step 2: Cook the shrimp
  • Then add 4 oz kidney beans and gently stir the mixture for another 2 minutes until heated through. Transfer it to a bowl.
    step 2: Add kidney beans and stir the mixture
  • In a nonstick pan, heat 6 flour tortillas one at a time until warm.
    Step 4: Warm the tortillas.
  • Place 1 1/2 cups rice, 2 oz romaine, 4 oz avocado, plus the shrimp-and-bean mix in equal portions onto the warm tortillas. Spread 4 tbsp Greek yogurt onto the mix and sprinkle with 2 tbsp chopped coriander.
    Step 5: Arrange the fillings on the tortilla.
  • Roll up the tortillas.
    Step 6: Roll up the tortillas
  • Serve.
    step 7: serve

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Shrimp Burrito Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 509 Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g23%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
Cholesterol 211mg70%
Sodium 584mg25%
Potassium 666mg19%
Carbohydrates 60g20%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 35g70%
Vitamin A 1502IU30%
Vitamin C 4mg5%
Calcium 165mg17%
Iron 5mg28%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Luna is the founder and chief recipe developer of Healthy Recipes 101. Apart from cooking, she also loves reading, programming, exploring the outdoors, and collecting useless facts about everything.

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  1. Christine

    July 4, 2022 at 5:27 am

    It’s surprising how delicious this dish is because it’s so easy and quick. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Luna Regina

      July 4, 2022 at 5:28 am

      I’m so glad you enjoy it, Chris!

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Emily Rogers, MPH, RDN
Recipe developed by Luna Regina on January 14, 2022 Nutritionally reviewed by Emily Rogers, MPH, RDN

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