Healthy Shrimp Fajita Bowls
These shrimp fajitas bowls are perfect if you're a fan of quick, flavorful, and satisfying meals. Loaded with perfectly seasoned tender shrimp, colorful bell peppers and onions, and creamy avocado - the whole family will love this recipe.
Servings: 4
Calories: 334kcal
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
- fresh cilantro and lime wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable 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!
Notes
Shrimp cook quickly and can become rubbery if overcooked. They're done as soon as they turn pink and opaque.
Add a layer of cooked quinoa or rice to your bowl for a heartier meal.
This recipe can be found in My Fitness Pal by searching “One Wholesome Life Shrimp Fajita Bowl”
Nutrition
Calories: 334kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 160mg | Sodium: 653mg | Potassium: 732mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 5g