Healthy Shrimp Fajita Bowls
Last Updated on January 16, 2021 by Rachel
These Healthy Shrimp Fajita Bowls are not only super easy to make but they are also macro-friendly, low carb, and keto. They are the perfect dinner solution when you are craving something light but tasty and full of flavor.
We are keeping these healthy shrimp fajita low carb so instead of wrapping them in a tortilla, we serve them up bowl style with a side of creamy avocado. If you are feeling fancy you can make some cilantro and lime cauliflower rice which will pair great with the shrimp fajita and will also be a more complete and satisfying meal.
This is the easiest recipe ever, you can even use frozen shrimp because they are more convenient and you don’t have to peel and devein them yourself. These Healthy Shrimp Fajita Bowls recipe requires only 10 ingredients and is ready in only 20 minutes!
Healthy Shrimp Fajita Bowls Ingredients
You will need:
- Shrimp
- Red bell pepper
- Onion
- Olive oil
- Taco seasoning
- Romaine lettuce
- Ripe avocados
- Lime juice
- Salt
- Cilantro (to garnish)
Substitutions:
- Shrimp – you can use chicken or beef strips instead of shrimp.
- Red bell pepper – you can use a mix of coloured bell peppers like yellow, green and orange.
How to make Healthy Shrimp Fajita Bowls:
- Heat your oil in a large pan, and sauté the onion and bell peppers until soft.
- Add the shrimp to the pan and cook through, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Then sprinkle with the taco seasoning and half the lime juice, toss and remove from the heat.
- In a small bowl, mash the avocado and stir in the remaining lime juice and a pinch of salt.
- Assemble your fajita bowl with chopped romaine lettuce, a layer of the shrimp fajita mixture and a large dollop of the mashed avocado.
- Serve with lime wedges and fresh chopped cilantro.
How to store the Shrimp Fajita:
Store the shrimp fajitas in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Reheat in the oven or on the stove for a quick lunch/dinner.
What to serve these Fajitas with:
You can serve these fajitas on their on or you can make a batch of cilantro and lime cauliflower rice to keep this meal low carb but more complete and satisfying.
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Healthy Shrimp Fajita Bowls
These Healthy Shrimp Fajita Bowls are not only super easy to make but they are also low carb and macro-friendly. They are the perfect dinner solution when you are craving something light but tasty and full of flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp peeled, deveined, tail-off and thawed
- 1 large red bell pepper sliced
- 1 large onion sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 head romaine lettuce washed, trimmed, and chopped
- 2 ripe avocados mashed
- 1 lime juiced
- pinch of salt
- cilantro and lime wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large pan.
- Sauté the onions and bell peppers until softened.
- Add the shrimp and cook through for about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Sprinkle with taco seasoning and half of the lime juice, toss everything together and remove from the heat.
- In a small bowl, mash the avocado and stir in the remaining lime juice and a pinch of salt.
- Assemble your bowl with a bed of chopped romaine lettuce, a layer of the shrimp fajita mixture, and a large dollop of the mashed avocado.
- Serve with lime wedges and freshly chopped cilantro. Enjoy!
