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Shrimp Fajita Bowls

These Shrimp Fajita Bowls are a tasty and easy dinner that your whole family will love! Served over a bed of cilantro-lime rice with peppers and onions, avocado and salsa.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 431 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 medium red bell peppers (sliced)
  • 3 cups cooked brown rice
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 large red onion (sliced)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • 1/3 cup chopped white onion
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • juice of ½ lime
  • Pinch kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
  • freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 small (4-ounce Hass avocado, thinly sliced)
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
  • 1 pound large peeled (deveined, tail-off shrimp)

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the shrimp ingredients from olive oil through pepper.
  3. Combine all veggie ingredients in a large bowl.  Use your hands to toss and evenly coat veggies with oil and seasoning.
  4. Add the shrimp and toss to evenly coat.
  5. Transfer to a sheet pan and roast 20 minutes, tossing halfway through.
  6. Set aside and allow to marinate while you make the veggies.
  7. Meanwhile, prepare the rice and salsa.  In a medium bowl, combine rice with cilantro, salt and lime juice.
  8. In small bowl, make the salsa by combining the tomatoes, onion, cilantro, salt and pepper.
  9. Remove veggies from oven and place marinated shrimp (leaving excess marinade in the bowl) evenly among the veggies.
  10. Return to the oven and roast 8 minutes.
  11. Place ¾ cup rice in each of 4 bowls.  Evenly divide the shrimp, veggies, salsa and sliced avocado among each bowl and serve.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1bowl Calories 431kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 51g (17%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 13.5g (21%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 136mg (45%) Sodium 690mg (29%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 6g (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 431

% Daily Value*

Serving 1bowl
Calories 431kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 51g 17%
Protein 26g 52%
Fat 13.5g 21%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 136mg 45%
Sodium 690mg 29%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 6g 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.