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Shrimp Burritos Recipe

Updated on August 5th, 2025

These shrimp burritos bring a flavorful twist to your usual burrito night with layers of creamy chipotle sauce, juicy shrimp, and fragrant Mexican rice. Every bite combines hearty beans, melted cheese, and salsa with shrimp that’s lightly sautéed in garlic for extra flavor. The yogurt-chipotle sauce ties everything together with a creamy, smoky heat that’s just right. It’s a great pick when you want something filling but still fresh, especially during Lent or anytime you’re craving a seafood-based meal.

Why this recipe works

  • Balanced flavor in every layer: From the cumin-spiced rice to the smoky chipotle sauce, each component adds something distinct and delicious without overpowering the others.
  • Creamy and satisfying: The mix of refried beans, melty cheddar, and chipotle yogurt sauce creates a rich, creamy texture inside every burrito.
  • Customizable filling: You can easily swap in other proteins, add grilled veggies, or adjust the spice level to fit your taste.
  • Worth the extra prep: While it takes a few steps to prepare, making each element from scratch gives these burritos a homemade flavor you won’t get from takeout.

Serving suggestions

  • Add crunchy sides: Serve with tortilla chips, a quick corn salad, or a small bowl of guacamole and lime wedges for extra brightness.
  • Go saucy: Offer extra chipotle sauce or a drizzle of sour cream on top before serving to amp up the flavor.
  • Make it a meal: Pair with Mexican street corn or a chilled cucumber-lime agua fresca for a fresh and complete dinner.
  • Prep ahead: Cook the rice and shrimp in advance and assemble just before serving to make weeknight prep easier.
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Shrimp Burritos Recipe

Make this shrimp burritos recipe with spiced rice, refried beans, and chipotle sauce. A tasty dinner idea worth the prep.

  • Author: Bobby
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 12 ounces cooked shrimp (with tails removed)
  • 2 tablespoons garlic (minced)

Rice-

  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1/2 cup onion (chopped)
  • 3/4 cup long-grain white rice
  • 3/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 3/4 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup canned diced tomatoes

Chipotle Sauce-

  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoon pureed chipotle peppers in adobo sauce

Other-

  • 1 (16 ounces) can refried beans
  • 3/4 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 6 (10 inches) flour tortillas
  • 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/3 cup salsa

 

 

Instructions

  1.  Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook while stirring until tender. Stir in the rice, season with garlic salt and cumin. Cook until the rice is lightly toasted (about 5 minutes).
  2. Pour in the chicken broth and diced tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, until all of the liquid has been absorbed. Set aside.
  3. In a small saucepan stir together refried beans, a ¾ teaspoon of garlic salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Cover and warm over low heat until heated through.
  4. Coat a skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat.
  5. Add shrimp and garlic, sauté shrimp until they are heated through and lightly browned. In a small bowl combine yogurt, mayonnaise, and chipotle peppers until smooth. Refrigerate until needed.
  6. To assemble each burrito. Warm tortillas in the Microwave so they are easy to fold. Place about a ¼ cup of cheese on each warm tortilla.
  7. Top with about ½ cup of shrimp. Top with a ¼ cup of refried beans, and then a ¼ cup of rice. Spread on about a tablespoon of salsa and chipotle sauce, roll up and serve.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size:
  • Calories: 797
  • Sugar: 3.4 g
  • Sodium: 1810.5 mg
  • Fat: 47.1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 55.3 g
  • Protein: 37.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 169.8 mg

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Shrimp burritos with melted cheese and rice inside