This enticing bowl is an explosion of vibrant colors. At the center, grilled shrimp speckled with a blend of spices sit atop a lush green bed of crisp lettuce. Surrounding this centerpiece are generous heaps of diced avocado, sliced radishes, and cherry tomatoes. Green cilantro, red jalapeno slices and a drizzle of the creamy lime dressing add a dazzling pop of colors. Each component is purposefully placed yet beautifully chaotic, evoking a visual symphony of the Mexican culinary landscape without appearing staged or contrived.

The Mexi-Keto Bowl

Name: The Mexi-Keto Bowl
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexican Fusion
Ingredients: Fresh Shrimp, 20 peeled and deveined; Avocados, 2 ripe, pitted and diced; Cherry Tomatoes, 1 cup halved; Radishes, 8 sliced thin; Jalapeno Pepper, 1 sliced thin, seeds removed; Romaine Lettuce, 4 cups chopped; Fresh Cilantro, 1/2 cup chopped; Olive Oil, 2 tablespoons; Chili Powder, 2 teaspoons; Cumin, 2 teaspoons; Garlic Powder, 1/2 teaspoon; Lime, 1 juiced; Sour Cream, 1/2 cup; Salt, 1/2 teaspoon

Category Main Course

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 5 minutes

Style Mexican Fusion

Technique Marinating

Diet Friendly Keto

Daily Recipe: March 10, 2025

This vibrant 'Mexi-Keto Bowl' blends the traditional flavors of Mexico with a modern ketogenic twist. Key ingredients like avocado, chiles and juicy grilled shrimp bathed in a zesty seasoning serve as protein and healthy fat powerhouses while keeping the carb count low.

Ingredients (for 4)

Fresh shrimp - 20 - peeled and deveined
Avocados - 2 - ripe, pitted and diced
Cherry tomatoes - 1 cup - halved
Radishes - 8 - sliced thin
Jalapeno pepper - 1 - sliced thin, seeds removed
Romaine lettuce - 4 cups - chopped
Fresh cilantro - 1/2 cup - chopped
Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
Chili powder - 2 teaspoons
Cumin - 2 teaspoons
Garlic powder - 1/2 teaspoon
Lime - 1 - juiced
Sour cream - 1/2 cup
Salt - 1/2 teaspoon

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍤🥣⏰

In a bowl, mix the shrimp, half of the chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder. Allow it to marinate for 10 minutes.
Step 2 - 🍋🥣🍯

In a separate small bowl, blend the sour cream, lime juice, and salt to create a lime dressing for later use.
Step 3 - 🍤🍳🔥

In a pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat, add shrimp and cook until they turn pink and firm, approximately 2 minutes per side.
Step 4 - 🥬🍤🥑🌶️

Start with a base of lettuce in each bowl, top with the cooked shrimp, avocado, tomatoes, and radishes. Scatter over with jalapenos and cilantro.
Step 5 - 🥗🥣💦

Drizzle each bowl with the prepared lime dressing. The dish is ready to be served.

Additional

This Mexican masterpiece is not only fun to put together but also offers tons of room for creativity. You can swap out shrimp for grilled chicken or tofu for a vegetarian option. Kids can help with assembling the bowls or making the dressing. The best part? Each mouthful tastes like a new discovery.