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Shrimp and Steak Fajita Bowl with Creamy Sauce Delight


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  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 bowls

Description

Enjoy a vibrant shrimp and steak fajita bowl with creamy sauce, combining seared sirloin and shrimp atop fluffy rice, perfect for dinner.


Ingredients

Proteins

  • 1 pound sirloin steak (can swap with flank steak or chicken)
  • 1 pound large shrimp (can swap with scallops)

Rice

  • 3 cups cooked white rice (can swap with quinoa or brown rice)

Vegetables

  • 1 medium red bell pepper (can replace with orange or yellow bell peppers)
  • 1 medium green bell pepper (can be omitted or replaced with zucchini)
  • 1 medium yellow bell pepper (try adding corn for crunch)
  • 1 medium red onion (can swap with yellow onion or shallots)
  • 4 cloves garlic (fresh garlic is best)

Creamy Sauce

  • ½ cup mayonnaise (can substitute with Greek yogurt)
  • ¼ cup sour cream (can substitute with cream cheese or cashew cream)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (can substitute with lemon juice)
  • 1 tablespoon honey (can substitute with maple syrup or agave)
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce (adjust based on heat preference)

Seasonings

  • 1 tablespoon fajita seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  1. Cook the rice according to package instructions, roughly 15-20 minutes, and keep warm.
  2. Pat the steak dry, season, and set aside for flavor melding.
  3. Heat olive oil in skillet, cook steak strips 2-3 minutes per side, then set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, cook shrimp for 1-2 minutes per side until pink, then set aside.
  5. Melt butter in the skillet, add vegetables, cooking for 4-5 minutes; add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
  6. Season vegetables with salt, pepper, and lime juice, remove from heat.
  7. In a small bowl, combine sauce ingredients, adjusting consistency with water if needed.
  8. Divide rice into bowls, layer with vegetables, steak, and shrimp; top with avocado.
  9. Drizzle the creamy sauce over each bowl, finish with cilantro and lime wedges.

Notes

Pat proteins dry for better searing. Avoid overcrowding the pan when cooking.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Cuisine: Mexican