A sizzling bowl packed with juicy steak, tender shrimp, fajita-style peppers and onions, fluffy rice, and a rich creamy sauce. This bold surf-and-turf bowl is smoky, savory, and loaded with flavor in every bite. 🔥🍚
📝 Ingredients (Serves 2–3)
For the Bowl Base
2 cups cooked white or cilantro lime rice
For the Steak
1 steak (sirloin or flank), thinly sliced
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
Salt and black pepper
For the Shrimp
200 g shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tbsp butter
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp paprika
For the Fajita Veggies
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 small onion, sliced
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp chili powder
For the Creamy Sauce
1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
1 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tsp lime juice
1/2 tsp garlic powder
Pinch of paprika
Salt to taste
Optional Toppings
Avocado slices
Fresh cilantro
Lime wedges
Shredded cheese
👨🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the Steak
Heat olive oil in a skillet over high heat.
Season steak with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Sear for 2–3 minutes until browned and juicy. Remove from pan.
2️⃣ Cook the Shrimp
Melt butter in the same skillet.
Add garlic, shrimp, chili powder, and paprika.
Cook 2–3 minutes until shrimp turn pink and slightly golden.
3️⃣ Sauté the Fajita Vegetables
Heat olive oil in a pan.
Add peppers and onions with cumin and chili powder.
Cook 5–6 minutes until tender but slightly crisp.
4️⃣ Make the Creamy Sauce
Whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, garlic powder, paprika, and salt until smooth.
🍽️ Assemble the Bowl
Add rice to a bowl, then layer steak, shrimp, and fajita vegetables.
Drizzle generously with the creamy sauce and top with avocado, cilantro, or cheese.