Shrimp Fajita Bowls

This is my shrimp take on fajita night, built on the same charred peppers and onions I use in my chicken and steak versions. It's the quickest of the three to put together since shrimp barely needs any time in the pan.

Shrimp cooks fast enough that this bowl comes together quicker than almost any other fajita-style recipe I make. Peppers and onions get the same char as my beef and chicken fajita versions, so the flavor base stays familiar even with a different protein.

Avocado goes in right before eating to keep it from browning, but the shrimp, peppers, and rice all hold up well in the fridge. This is a lighter take on fajitas that still feels satisfying thanks to the healthy fats from the avocado.

Exact ingredient amounts and cook times are on the recipe card, built for a full ten-portion batch. Let the shrimp cool before dividing everything into containers, then refrigerate what you'll eat within four days and freeze the rest. This shrimp fajita bowl is a lighter take on fajita night that still feels satisfying.

Nutrition note: This is general food information, not individualized medical or nutrition advice.

Shrimp Fajita Bowls

YIELD

10 portions

ESTIMATED NUTRITION

535 calories • 43g protein • 50g carbs • 17g fat per portion

I love this one for meal prep because every container has a satisfying mix of protein, vegetables, and a hearty base.

Ingredients

• 5 lb shrimp

• 7 1/2 cups cooked rice

• 5 bell peppers

• 2 1/2 onion

• 2 1/2 avocado

• 5 tbsp olive oil

• 5 tbsp fajita seasoning

• 2 1/2 lime

Directions

1. Toss shrimp and vegetables with oil, seasoning and lime.

2. Sauté 6–8 minutes.

3. Portion with rice and add avocado when serving.

4. Let the food cool briefly, then divide it evenly among 10 airtight meal-prep containers. Add avocado or other delicate fresh toppings just before eating.

Meal-prep notes: Refrigerate promptly and use refrigerated portions within 3–4 days; freeze any portions you will not eat in that window. Reheat hot meals until steaming and 165°F internally. Nutrition is estimated per portion.