Healthy Choices From Around the World: Shrimp Fajita Bowls

Kate's Recipe Review: I picked this recipe to share because of the ease of making this meal along with the blast of flavor you get for relatively little effort. My kid's also love shrimp so making this meal is always a nice treat for them. My older son LOVES lime and this is a fun way to involve him in the cooking. He loves to squeeze the lime and he eats a little slice after we finish. This recipe was an easy one to introduce to the kids because the peppers become very soft and easy to eat as a new eater. It was also a great way to slowly introduce "spicier" type foods to introduce them to that food experience. We typically serve avocados with this meal, which is a great nutritious side option. This is another recipe my family loves and I hope you do too!

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INGREDIENTS

FOR THE RICE

Zest from 1/2 a lime

Juice from 1 whole lime

1 tablespoon chopped cilantro

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Long grain white rice

FOR THE VEGETABLES

1/2 tablespoon vegetable or canola oil

2 medium bell peppers, sliced

1/4 red onion, sliced

FOR THE SHRIMP

2 teaspoons chili powder

1/2 teaspoon cumin

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

8 ounces shrimp, peeled and deveined

FOR GARNISH

Chopped cilantro

Lime wedges

INSTRUCTIONS Combine the zest, lime juice, cilantro, and salt in a small saucepan. Following the rice package instructions, add enough rice and water for two servings. Cook according to package instructions until the rice is tender (about twenty minutes or so).

Mix all of the spices for the shrimp in a medium bowl. Add the shrimp and toss to coat the shrimp.

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced vegetables and cook, stirring frequently, until they soften. Remove from the pan. Reduce the heat to medium and add the shrimp to the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side.

Divided the cooked rice between two bowls. Top with the peppers, onion, and shrimp. Garnish with chopped cilantro and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.

NUTRITION

Serving Size: 1/2 of recipe

Calories: 353

Sugar: 7.9g

Sodium: 1095.9mg

Fat: 5.3g

Saturated Fat: 3.1g

Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g

Trans Fat: 0g

Carbohydrates: 49.7g

Fiber: 5.6g