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Shrimp Fajita Bowls with Cilantro-Lime Rice

Shrimp Fajita Bowls with Cilantro Lime Rice is what needs to be for dinner at your house tonight!
Course Fish & Seafood Recipes
Cuisine Mexican/Tex-Mex
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 313kcal
Author Michelle Ordever

Ingredients

For the Cilantro-Lime Rice

  • 3 cups long-grain brown rice cooked
  • 2 large limes juice, and zest
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves fresh coriander, chopped
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste

For the Bowls

  • 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil + more, if needed
  • 1 medium red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 medium yellow pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 medium orange bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 medium red onion thinly sliced
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 lb 450g shrimp (prawns), peeled and deveined
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste
  • Additional cilantro and lime wedges for serving

Instructions

  • Add the cooked rice, lime juice, lime zest, ground cumin, and cilantro to a large bowl. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and stir to combine. Cover to keep warm and set aside.
  • Add two tablespoons of olive oil to a large skillet or frying pan set over medium heat. Add the bell peppers and red onion. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and stir to combine. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until the vegetables soften and develop a bit of color.
  • Transfer the veggies to a plate and add the shrimp to the skillet. (Add a little more olive oil, if necessary). Sprinkle with ground cumin, chili powder, and garlic powder. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and cook for 3-4 minutes until the shrimp turns opaque. Do not overcook. Add the veggies back to the pan and toss to combine.


    Shrimp & Veggies in Pan
  • To serve, divide the seasoned rice between four serving bowls and top each bowl with the cooked vegetables and shrimp. Garnish with additional cilantro and lime wedges, if desired. Enjoy!

    Recipe for Shrimp Fajita Bowls

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 313kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 285mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 12g