Description
Fajita Shrimp Rice Bowls are a flavorful and vibrant meal that combines shrimp, fajita vegetables, and lime-infused rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fajita seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 bell pepper (any color), sliced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1 teaspoon fajita seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups vegetable broth or water
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Sour cream (optional)
- Sliced avocado (optional)
- Lime wedges (for garnish)
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- In a medium saucepan, bring the vegetable broth or water to a boil. Add the rinsed rice, cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook for about 15-18 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and stir in lime juice.
- In a bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, fajita seasoning, salt, and pepper until well coated.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned shrimp and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they turn pink and opaque. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add olive oil and heat over medium heat. Add the sliced bell pepper and onion, along with fajita seasoning, salt, and pepper. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and slightly charred.
- In serving bowls, start with a base of the lime-infused rice. Top with the sautéed fajita vegetables and cooked shrimp.
- Add optional toppings such as sour cream, sliced avocado, and lime wedges. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro for added flavor.
Notes
- Adjust seasoning to your taste.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like zucchini or mushrooms.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg