Description
Sizzling shrimp fajitas bring a taste of Mexico right to your dinner table, packed with zesty flavors that dance across your palate. Grab some tortillas and get ready to roll up a mouthwatering meal that’ll have your family asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb large shrimp
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 4 flour tortillas
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Flavor Enhancers:
- Juice of 2 limes
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Pour 2 tbsp olive oil into a large skillet and heat over medium-high heat. Toss the marinated shrimp with 2 tsp cumin, 2 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp smoked paprika, and fresh lime juice from 2 limes for maximum flavor.
- Slide sliced onions into the hot skillet and cook until they become translucent, approximately 3 minutes. Your goal is a soft, slightly golden texture without burning.
- Add 1 red, 1 yellow, and 1 green bell pepper slices to the skillet. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the peppers reach a crisp-tender consistency.
- Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and add the seasoned shrimp. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp turn completely pink and opaque.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Wrap 4 flour tortillas in aluminum foil and warm them for 5 minutes until softened and pliable.
- Transfer the warm tortillas to serving plates. Spoon the sautéed vegetables and shrimp onto each tortilla. Sprinkle fresh chopped cilantro over the top for a bright, herbal finish.
Notes
- Choose large or jumbo shrimp for the best texture and flavor in your fajitas.
- Marinate the shrimp for no longer than 30 minutes, or the acid will start to break down the delicate protein.
- Heat your skillet until it’s really hot to get a nice sear on the shrimp and vegetables, which adds deep flavor.
- Keep tortillas wrapped in foil after warming to maintain their soft, pliable texture while serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-11 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 236 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 166 mg