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Irresistible Ranch Taco Party Bowl with Shrimp Scampi

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A flavorful and quick-to-make taco bowl combining buttery shrimp scampi with tangy ranch dressing and fresh, crunchy taco toppings. Perfect for Super Bowl parties or casual dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 4 cups cooked rice or cauliflower rice
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce or cabbage
  • 1/2 cup corn kernels, fresh or thawed
  • 1/4 cup sliced black olives (optional)
  • 1/2 cup creamy ranch dressing
  • 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional)
  • Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
  • Tortilla chips or warm flour tortillas (for serving)
  • Lime wedges (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  4. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2 minutes on one side.
  5. Flip shrimp and cook another 2 minutes until pink and opaque.
  6. Pour in white wine or chicken broth and lemon juice; simmer for 1-2 minutes to reduce slightly, stirring to coat shrimp.
  7. Stir in remaining 1 tablespoon butter and chopped parsley; remove from heat and set aside.
  8. In serving bowls, layer cooked rice or cauliflower rice.
  9. Sprinkle shredded cheese over warm rice to melt slightly.
  10. Arrange black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, lettuce or cabbage, olives, and jalapeño slices around the bowl.
  11. Drizzle ranch dressing generously over the veggies and rice.
  12. Top with shrimp scampi and buttery sauce.
  13. Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves.
  14. Serve immediately with tortilla chips or warm flour tortillas and lime wedges.

Notes

Cook shrimp quickly over medium-high heat to avoid toughness. Use butter and olive oil together for a silky scampi sauce. Add ranch and shrimp sauce last to keep veggies crisp. Prep veggies and warm rice while shrimp cooks to save time. Use similar-sized shrimp and uniformly cut veggies for balanced bites. For low-carb, swap rice with cauliflower rice. For dairy-free, use dairy-free ranch and substitute butter with coconut oil.

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