Shrimp Fajita Bowls

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These shrimp fajita bowls are super quick and easy to make, and are a great main meal or use them for meal prep. Full of vibrant and fresh ingredients, these bowls are high in protein and fiber and make a hearty and filling meal. Loaded with all of your favorite Mexican flavors, these bowls are a must!

Ingredients & substitutions

• Shrimp: Use large wild caught shrimp for this recipe either fresh or frozen. You can also use smaller varieties of shrimp as well.
• Rice, cilantro and lime: To make the cilantro lime rice for serving with the shrimp fajitas. You can skip this part of buy prepared rice or substitute with cilantro lime cauliflower rice.
• Fajita or taco Seasoning: Chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, coriander, salt and pepper are great to include here. You can make your own with taco seasoning recipe or buy pre-mixed seasoning.
• Peppers: Use a mix of different colored bell peppers for color and flavor.
• Onion and garlic: Use white or red onions for this recipe and slice them thinly. They are very popular to include with fajitas.
• Avocado: For topping the shrimp fajitas. You can slice them or mash them.

How to make shrimp fajita bowls

cook cilantro lime rice

• Cook brown rice as you normally would until the rice is tender.
• Right before serving, fluff rice with a fork and add lime juice, lime zest, and cilantro.

cook veggies & shrimp

• Add the sliced peppers and onions to a large skillet with olive oil.
• Add the garlic, some of the taco seasoning and continue cooking until the veggies are charred. Remove from pan.
• Add the seasoned shrimp to the pan.
• Cook until the shrimp is opaque and turns pink.

Tips for making shrimp fajita bowls

1. Don’t over cook the shrimp. They will only need 2 or 3 minutes on each side. If you overcook them they can become chewy in texture.
2. Cook the shrimp in an even layer. This allows them all to cook evenly. If you are doubling the recipe, cook the shrimp in two batches.
3. Don’t flip the shrimp too early when cooking. If you try to flip them but they are stuck to the pan, leave them. They will release naturally by themselves when they are cooked.
4. Customize with more toppings. These shrimp fajita bowls can be loaded with more toppings like salsa, guacamole, sour cream and cheese. It’s also a great way to add more vegetables to your meals.

Frequently asked questions

For more Tex Mex recipes:

• Zucchini Enchiladas
• Baked Chicken Tacos
• Grilled Fish Tacos
• Chicken Burrito Bowl
• Ground Beef Tacos

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Shrimp Fajita Bowls

Shrimp Fajita Bowls are a fresh and flavorful Mexican inspired meal made with stir-fried onions and peppers and served over cilantro lime rice

5 from 57 votes

Author Yumna Jawad

Servings 4 servings

Course Main Course

Calories 521

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 45 minutes mins

Total Time 55 minutes mins

Ingredients

  

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For the rice:

• ▢ 1 ¼ cup brown rice
• ▢ 1 teaspoon salt
• ▢ 2 ½ cups water
• ▢ 1 lime zested and juiced
• ▢ ¼ cup chopped cilantro plus more for garnish

For the shrimp and fajita veggies:

• ▢ 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
• ▢ 3 medium bell peppers thinly sliced
• ▢ 1 medium yellow onion thinly sliced
• ▢ 4 garlic cloves thinly sliced
• ▢ 2 tablespoons taco or fajita seasoning divided
• ▢ 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
• ▢ 1 ripe avocado sliced
• ▢ Sour cream for serving
• ▢ Hot sauce for serving

Instructions

Make the rice

• Combine rice with salt and water in a medium pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer and cover. Cook until water is evaporated, and rice is tender, 45- 50 minutes. Right before serving, fluff rice with a fork and add lime juice, lime zest, and cilantro.

Cook the Vegetables & Shrimp

• In a medium bowl, mix shrimp with 1 tablespoon oil and 1 tablespoon fajita seasoning
• Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add peppers and onions. After 5 minutes, add ½ cup water to help steam the veggies and deglaze the pan. Add garlic, remaining seasoning and mix to combine. Cook until veggies are charred and softened, mixing occasionally, an additional 2-5 minutes. Remove from pan and keep warm.
• Reduce heat to medium and add shrimp mixture to the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side.

Assemble

• Divided the cilantro lime rice between four bowls. Top with the veggies and shrimp. Garnish with avocado slices and fresh cilantro. Top with sour cream and hot sauce, if desired, and serve immediately.

Equipment

Zwilling Knife Block Set

Cutting Board

Ceramic Nonstick Cookware Set

Mixing Bowl Set

Notes

Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container. They will last about 2 days in the fridge. But it’s best to enjoy it within 24 hours.

Nutrition

Calories: 521kcal, Carbohydrates: 61g, Protein: 30g, Fat: 18g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 11g, Cholesterol: 286mg, Sodium: 1583mg, Potassium: 757mg, Fiber: 9g, Sugar: 6g, Vitamin A: 3062IU, Vitamin C: 132mg, Calcium: 219mg, Iron: 5mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate. It will vary based on cooking method and specific ingredients used.

Cuisine Mexican

Course: Main Course