All Recipes Menu

High Protein Shrimp Sweet Potato Bowl
High protein shrimp sweet potato bowl: garlicky seared shrimp, caramelized sweet potato cubes, and a lime-yogurt drizzle for a 285-calorie dinner win.
★★★★½ 4.8 (214 ratings)
15 minPrep time35 minCook time6Servings285 kcalCalories
🧂 Ingredients
- 1.5 lb (680g) large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1.5 lb / 680g), cut into 3/4-inch cubes
- 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 3/4 tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
- 1/2 cup (120g) plain Greek yogurt
- 1 lime, zested and juiced (about 2 tbsp juice)
- 2 cups (60g) baby spinach, loosely packed
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, plus lime wedges to serve
📋 Instructions
- 1Heat oven and prep sweet potatoes — Heat your oven to 425F (220C). Toss the sweet potato cubes with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp cumin, and 1/4 tsp salt on a sheet pan until every cube is coated.
- 2Roast until caramelized — Spread the cubes in a single layer and roast for 25 to 28 minutes, flipping once at the 15-minute mark. They're done when the edges are deep golden brown and a fork slides in with zero resistance.
- 3Mix the lime yogurt — While the potatoes roast, stir together the Greek yogurt, lime zest, 1 tbsp lime juice, and a pinch of salt. It should be pourable but thick, like a loose sour cream; add a splash of water if it's stiff.
- 4Season the shrimp — Pat the shrimp very dry with paper towels, then toss with the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp cumin, and 1/2 tsp salt.
- 5Sear shrimp in a hot skillet — Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat until a drop of water sizzles on contact, about 2 minutes. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook 90 seconds per side, until they're opaque and curled into a loose C. Work in two batches so the pan stays hot.
- 6Wilt the spinach — Kill the heat, add the spinach to the hot skillet, and toss for 30 seconds until just barely wilted. It will keep cooking from residual heat, so don't walk away.
- 7Build the bowls — Spoon the sweet potatoes into bowls, top with spinach and shrimp, then drizzle generously with the lime yogurt. Finish with avocado, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.
- 8Taste and adjust — Taste a shrimp with a little yogurt and sweet potato together, then add salt or lime until the whole bite sings. Taste as you go, then taste again.
👨🍳 Chef's Note: If your sweet potatoes are on the smaller side, cut the roast time by 3 to 4 minutes and start checking early. A hot pan and dry shrimp matter more than any single spice here.
Nutrition (per serving): 285 kcal · 12g protein · 22g carbs · 9g fat