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Shrimp Fajita Bowls
Ingredients
1 1/4 cup
brown rice
1 teaspoon
salt
2 1/2 cups
water
1
lime zested and juiced
1/4 cup
chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons
olive oil
3
medium bell peppers thinly sliced
1
medium yellow onion thinly sliced
4
garlic cloves thinly sliced
2 tablespoons
taco or fajita seasoning
1 pound
shrimp peeled and deveined
1
avocado sliced
Sour cream
for serving
Hot sauce
for serving
Instructions
STEP 1
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.,
STEP 2
In a medium bowl, mix shrimp with 1 tablespoon oil and 1 tablespoon fajita seasoning.,
STEP 3
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 and remaining seasoning, mix to combine. Cook until veggies are charred and softened, mixing occasionally, an additional 2-5 minutes. Remove from pan and keep warm.,
STEP 4
Reduce heat to medium and add shrimp mixture to the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side.,
STEP 5
Divide 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.
Nutrition Facts
(per serving)
Calories:
465 calories
Servings:
4 servings
Carbohydrates:
42 g
Fat:
20 g
Fiber:
6 g
Protein:
27 g
Sugar:
2 g
Meal Effort
Preparation:
13 minutes
Cook:
1 hrs 4 mins
Total:
1 hrs 17 mins