Looking for a new high-protein, blood-sugar-balancing meal to add to your rotation? Look no further than this Shrimp Fajita Bowl with Avocado Crema — one of the delicious recipes featured from our Fall 2025 Blood Sugar Reset! Packed with nearly 52 grams of protein and 20 grams of fiber per serving, this meal will keep you fueled for hours, support balanced energy levels, and help curb those mid-afternoon cravings.
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Shrimp Fajita Bowl with Avocado Crema
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 cups bell pepper (sliced, any color)
- 2 cups white onion (sliced)
- 1/2 tbsp avocado oil
- salt
- pepper
- garlic powder
- 12oz shrimp
- 1 cup black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 1/2 tbsp taco seasoning (plus additional to taste)
For the Avocado Crema
- 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt (if dairy free, sub in dairy free greek yogurt)
- 1 medium avocado
- salt
- pepper
- garlic powder
- 1 tsp lime juice
Optional To Serve
- hot sauce (optional)
- 1 tsp lime juice
Instructions
- Add pepper and onion to a pan with avocado oil over medium/high heat. Season with a few dashes of salt, pepper, and garlic powder and cook until veggies start to brown, around 5-7 minutes.
- While veggies are cooking, toss shrimp in taco seasoning. Also, in a separate bowl, mix avocado crema ingredients.
- As veggies begin to brown, add seasoned shrimp and black beans. Cook until shrimp is cooked through and opaque, about 4 minutes.
- Season mixture to taste with salt, pepper, and additional taco seasoning as desired and top with avocado crema and optional hot sauce or lime juice.
Nutrition Facts
Shrimp Fajita Bowl with Avocado Crema
Serves: 2 people
| Amount Per Serving: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 563.6 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 16.5g | 24.6% | |
| Saturated Fat 2.4g | 10% | |
| Trans Fat 0g | ||
| Cholesterol 276.4mg | 92% | |
| Sodium 1135.mg | 47.3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 59.3g | 19.7% | |
| Dietary Fiber 20.4g | 80% | |
| Sugars | ||
| Protein 51.7g | ||
| Vitamin A | Vitamin C | |
| Calcium 247.6mg | Iron 5mg | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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