Description
Whipping up shrimp fajitas takes just minutes, delivering a zesty Mexican-inspired meal that’ll make your taste buds dance. Sizzling peppers, tender shrimp, and warm tortillas come together in a simple, satisfying dinner your family will devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
Produce:
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
Seasonings and Extras:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper
- Warm tortillas
- Sour cream
- Salsa
- Guacamole
Instructions
- Whisk 1 tablespoon olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl with 1 lb shrimp until thoroughly coated.
- Let your seasoned shrimp rest at room temperature for 10-15 minutes to absorb delicious flavors.
- Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat (375°F) for 2 minutes.
- Sauté 1 red bell pepper, 1 green bell pepper, and 1 medium onion for 4-5 minutes until edges start to caramelize.
- Sprinkle 2 minced garlic cloves into the skillet and cook 30 seconds until aromatic.
- Transfer vegetables to a separate plate, keeping them warm.
- Cook seasoned shrimp in the same skillet for 2-3 minutes per side at medium heat until they turn completely pink.
- Return vegetables to skillet and toss everything together for 1 minute to reheat.
- Serve hot inside warm tortillas with optional fresh cilantro, sour cream, salsa, or guacamole.
Notes
- Marinate the shrimp for maximum flavor, but don’t let it sit too long or the acid from lime juice will start to “cook” the seafood.
- Use a cast-iron skillet if possible for better char and caramelization on your vegetables and shrimp.
- For a low-carb version, serve the fajita mixture over cauliflower rice or wrapped in lettuce leaves instead of tortillas.
- Choose large or jumbo shrimp for the best texture and to prevent overcooking, which can make them tough and rubbery.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-9 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 175 mg