Shrimp Fajita Bowls
8 Freestyle Points 431 Calories
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.
We love Fajita nights! Chicken Fajitas are a staple in my home, it’s Tommy’s favorite dish to cook (the first dish he ever made me!). These shrimp fajita are a fun twist on the classic dish made all on one sheet pan. You can also serve them over cauliflower rice to keep it low-carb and keto-friendly.
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Traditional fajitas are served with meat, seafood and veggies on a sizzling platter with a stack of warm tortillas and all the Mexican fixings—here, roasted seasoned shrimp, onions and peppers are piled on bed of cilantro-lime rice with avocado and a super-simple salsa. It’s everything you love about fajitas, in one easy-to-make bowl! This dish is my current go-to when time is tight—it’s healthy, delicious and ready in under 25 minutes. Enjoy!
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.
Ingredients:
For the shrimp:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 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
For the veggies:
- 2 medium red bell peppers, sliced
- 1 large red onion, sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
For the rice:
- 3 cups cooked brown rice
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Juice of ½ lime
For the salsa and topping:
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/3 cup chopped white onion
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- Pinch kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 small (4-ounce) Hass avocado, thinly sliced
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
For shrimp:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the shrimp ingredients from olive oil through pepper.
- Add the shrimp and toss to evenly coat.
- Set aside and allow to marinate while you make the veggies.
For veggies:
- Combine all veggie ingredients in a large bowl. Use your hands to toss and evenly coat veggies with oil and seasoning.
- Transfer to a sheet pan and roast 20 minutes, tossing halfway through.
- Meanwhile, prepare the rice and salsa. In a medium bowl, combine rice with cilantro, salt and lime juice.
- In small bowl, make the salsa by combining the tomatoes, onion, cilantro, salt and pepper.
- Remove veggies from oven and place marinated shrimp (leaving excess marinade in the bowl) evenly among the veggies.
- Return to the oven and roast 8 minutes.
- 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
Yield: 4 servings, Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Amount Per Serving:
- Freestyle Points: 8
- Points +:
- Calories: 431 calories
- Total Fat: 13.5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Cholesterol: 136mg
- Sodium: 690mg
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 8g
- Sugar: 6g
- Protein: 26g
All images and text ©Gina Homolka for Skinnytaste
posted November 5, 2018 by Gina
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