Description
Shrimp Fajita Bowl Recipe with cilantro lime rice, juicy shrimp, bell peppers, avocado, and fresh toppings. A bold, colorful meal perfect for weeknights or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 bell peppers (any color, sliced)
- 1 small red onion (optional, sliced)
- 1 ripe avocado (cubed)
- 2 cups cooked rice (jasmine or brown)
- 1–2 limes
- Fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: sour cream, Greek yogurt, shredded cheese, salsa, pickled onions, hot sauce, tortilla chips
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss shrimp with 1 tbsp olive oil, juice of 1/2 lime, and all spices. Let marinate for 15–20 minutes.
- Cook rice according to package instructions. Once cooked, mix in juice of 1/2 lime, lime zest, chopped cilantro, and salt.
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Add sliced peppers and onion. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until tender but crisp. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, add shrimp in a single layer. Cook for 3–4 minutes total, flipping once, until shrimp are pink and lightly charred.
- Prep toppings: cube avocado, slice limes, chop extra cilantro, and prepare any other toppings desired.
- Assemble bowls: Start with rice, add sautéed veggies, shrimp, avocado, and toppings. Squeeze fresh lime juice on top and serve warm.
Notes
- Don’t overcook shrimp—remove from heat as soon as they turn pink and curl.
- For low-carb, substitute cauliflower rice.
- Use tofu or chickpeas for a vegetarian version.
- Store components separately for easy meal prep.
- Add chipotle crema or mango salsa for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
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