Description
These 25-Minute Fajita Shrimp Rice Bowls pack bold flavor, tender shrimp, sautéed peppers, and seasoned rice into one easy, delicious dinner. They’re perfect for busy weeknights or quick lunches.
Ingredients
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 small red onion, sliced
2 teaspoons fajita seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Juice of 1 lime
2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower)
Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Optional toppings: avocado, salsa, sour cream
Instructions
1. In a bowl, toss shrimp with fajita seasoning, garlic powder, and lime juice.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add bell peppers and onions; sauté for 4–5 minutes until slightly charred and tender. Remove and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, cook shrimp for 3–4 minutes until pink and cooked through.
5. Warm cooked rice and divide it among bowls.
6. Top each bowl with shrimp, sautéed peppers and onions.
7. Garnish with fresh cilantro and optional toppings.
8. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use pre-cooked rice to cut down prep time.
Swap shrimp with chicken or tofu if desired.
Add jalapeños for extra heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: shrimp rice bowls, fajita shrimp, quick shrimp bowl, 25-minute dinner