Fajita Shrimp Bowl
This amazing Fajita Shrimp Bowl is loaded with plump shrimp and an abundance of delicious fajita toppings! It comes together in just half an hour for a simple and easy meal with lots of flavor.
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Next time you find yourself craving something bold and zesty that doesn't require much effort, this amazing shrimp bowl is just what you need. Perfectly seasoned shrimp with rice and lots of toppings come together for a wonderful meal!
Why This Recipe Works
Seafood fans will fall in love with this fun take on shrimp bento bowls! Featuring fajita veggies, filling beans, and tender shrimp, this 30-minute meal is perfect for weeknight cooking or meal prep.
You can easily switch up the toppings on your shrimp bowl to customize to your own preferences. However you enjoy them, this is a no-stress meal with perfect flavors every time!
And for even more fajita goodness, my Steak Fajita Roll-Ups and these Cajun Shrimp Fajitas are great recipes.
Ingredients Needed
- Raw Shrimp: I like to buy peeled and deveined shrimp to avoid extra prep time.
- Seasonings: A blend of paprika, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and red pepper flakes infuse your shrimp bowls with lots of flavor!
- Minced Garlic: Use fresh garlic for best results but jarred minced garlic is good for a shortcut.
- Olive Oil: Canola oil can also be used.
- Bell Peppers: Any colors you prefer.
- White Onion: Yellow onion works as well.
- Corn: Fresh is what I use but frozen will also work.
- Black Beans: You can certainly use any beean you want.
- White Rice: You could also use brown rice or jasmine rice instead.
- Fresh Cilantro: Green onions can also be used.
- Lime Juice: Adds a hint of freshness
How to Make this Fajita Shrimp Bowl
- Step 1: In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp with the seasonings.
- Step 2: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the seasoned shrimp. Let the shrimp cook for about a minute and a half on each side, then set aside.
- Step 3: In the same skillet, heat more olive oil and cook the bell peppers and onions and cook until tender.
- Step 4: Combine cooked rice with lime juice, chopped cilantro, and salt. Add cilantro lime rice to a bowl and top with fajita veggies, shrimp, and your toppings of choice.
Recipe Tips
- Feel free to use whatever size shrimp you prefer--just be aware you may need to adjust the cooking time.
- Instead of over rice, you could also serve your shrimp fajitas in corn tortillas or flour tortillas.
- For a bit more smoky flavor, you can grill the shrimp instead of cooking on the stove.
- If you have leftovers, store the shrimp and fajita veggies in airtight containers in the fridge for 2 to 3 days.
Recipe FAQ's
This typically happens when you overcook the shrimp. Make sure the skillet is hot enough when you add the shrimp so they don't have to sit for too long to cook all the way through.
White rice is a classic option because it pairs well with just about anything, but a long grain rice (like jasmine rice or basmati rice) or wild rice also works well for something even heartier.
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Shrimp Fajita Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds raw shrimp 16/20 peeled and deveined
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 2 cups bell peppers whatever colors you prefer thinly sliced
- 1 small white onion thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 1/2 cups cooked corn fresh or frozen
- 1 (15 ounce) Can black beans drained and warmed
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
Cilantro Lime Rice
- 4 cups cooked white rice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/8 cup cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Toss the shrimp with the spices until coated and set aside.
- Heat a 12-inch skillet on medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add in the shrimp and cook for 90 seconds, then flip them and cook another 90 seconds or until pink. Remove to a plate.
- Add the remaining olive oil to the skillet along with the bell peppers and onions and cook for 4-5 minutes or until desired tenderness.
- In a medium bowl, add the white rice, salt, lime juice, and cilantro and mix until combined.
- Divide the rice evenly into the bowl along with the other ingredients.
- Add your favorite toppings, avocado, sour cream, salsa and serve!
Notes
- Any size shrimp will work, you just may need to adjust the cooking time a bit.
