Description
Shrimp fajita bowls with chipotle sauce are an explosion of flavor that will make your taste buds dance. Juicy shrimp, colorful bell peppers, and smoky chipotle sauce come together in a vibrant dish that’s perfect for both casual weeknight dinners and festive gatherings. Each bite offers a delightful mix of textures and tastes, making this recipe a crowd-pleaser. Easy to prepare and customizable, these bowls can be tailored to suit your preferences or dietary needs while still delivering on flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb medium shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors, sliced)
- 1 large onion (sliced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup chipotle sauce
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by chopping the bell peppers and onion.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, sauté the onions and bell peppers until softened (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque (about 3-4 minutes).
- Stir in the chipotle sauce and simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Assemble bowls starting with rice or quinoa, topped with the shrimp mixture.
- Garnish with cilantro, lime juice, and optional sour cream or yogurt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 405
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 220mg