Description
A bold and satisfying surf-and-turf rice bowl featuring seasoned steak, tender shrimp, and sautéed fajita vegetables served over fluffy Mexican rice. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or an impressive weekend meal.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked Mexican rice
1 lb steak (flank, sirloin, or ribeye), sliced
½ lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
½ yellow bell pepper, sliced
1 medium onion, sliced
2 tablespoons oil or butter (divided)
1–2 tablespoons all-purpose seasoning blend
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pat the steak dry and season with all-purpose seasoning, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Sear the steak for 3–4 minutes per side until desired doneness is reached. Remove from skillet and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing against the grain.
- Add remaining oil to the skillet. Sauté sliced bell peppers and onion for 5–7 minutes until softened and slightly charred. Season lightly with salt and pepper, then remove from skillet.
- Add shrimp to the skillet, season lightly with additional all-purpose seasoning, and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Warm the Mexican rice if needed. Divide rice among plates, then top with sliced steak, sautéed vegetables, and shrimp.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
Cook steak and shrimp separately to prevent overcooking.
Let the steak rest before slicing to retain juices.
Slice steak against the grain for maximum tenderness.
Thaw and pat dry frozen shrimp before cooking for a better sear.
For a lower-carb option, substitute cauliflower rice for Mexican rice.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg
