Description
These vibrant and flavorful shrimp fajita bowls are loaded with seasoned shrimp, colorful veggies, lime-infused rice, and black beans, making for a perfect healthy and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- For the Fajita Seasoning:
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- ¼ tsp salt (add more to taste)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- For the Shrimp:
- 1.5 lbs raw large shrimp (about 15/20 or 26/30 count per pound, peeled and deveined)
- For the Veggies & Other Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp olive oil (divided)
- 3 medium bell peppers (tri-colored: red, yellow, and green), thinly sliced
- 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed, plus extra)
- ¼ cup fresh basil or cilantro (chopped)
- 1.5 cups cooked corn kernels
- ½ tsp chili powder
- 15 oz canned black beans (drained and rinsed)
- Lime-Flavored Rice:
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 small lime (freshly squeezed juice)
- Optional Garnish:
- Lime slices
- Sliced avocado
- Salsa
Instructions
- Prepare Shrimp & Fajita Seasoning: In a large bowl, combine the shrimp with the homemade fajita seasoning. Toss to coat and set aside.
- Cook Veggies: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 tbsp of olive oil. Add the sliced bell peppers and onions, cooking for about 5 minutes until softened and slightly charred. Remove cooked veggies to a plate.
- Cook Shrimp: Add the remaining 1 tbsp of olive oil to the skillet. Add the shrimp (cook in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding) and cook for 3-4 minutes, flipping once, until the shrimp turn pink. Remove from heat, add lime juice and chopped basil, and mix well. Set shrimp aside.
- Cook Corn: In the same skillet, add cooked corn kernels, salt, and ½ tsp chili powder. Cook for about 2 minutes on medium heat to infuse the corn with flavor.
- Prepare Rice: In a medium bowl, combine cooked rice with lime juice and salt.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide the lime-flavored rice evenly among 4 bowls. Top with shrimp, bell peppers, onions, black beans, and corn. Garnish with chopped basil (or cilantro) and lime slices. Optional: top with sliced avocado and salsa.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lime juice just before serving.
- Feel free to swap out the shrimp for chicken or your favorite protein.
- Add extra vegetables like zucchini or cherry tomatoes to customize the bowl.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 474
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 910mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
