5 from 3 votes
Best-Ever Shrimp Fajitas
These fajitas are about as good as they come and are restaurant-quality. And what's even better is that they are on the table in about 30 minutes!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
2
Calories:
538 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican, Tex-Mex
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin ground
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lb Shrimp extra-large, deveined and peeled
- 4 tablespoon olive oil divided
- 2 cups bell pepper seeded and cut into strips
- 1 large onion peeled and cut into strips
- 6 flour tortillas
- 2 tablespoon cilantro fresh, chopped
- 2 lime cut into wedges
- Pico de Gallo for garnish
- cotija cheese for garnish
- hot sauce for garnish
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together the chili powder, cumin, paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Place the shrimp in a large bowl and add 2 tablespoon oil. Stir to coat the shrimp. Add the seasonings and toss to fully coat.
- Heat the remaining 2 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the bell peppers and onion and sauté, stirring often, until softened and lightly charred, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
- In the same skillet, add the shrimp and cook, stirring often, until no longer pink and cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes. Set aside.
- Heat a fajita skillet over high heat for about 3 to 5 minutes. Carefully add the onions/peppers to the fajita skillet and then top with the cooked shrimp. Or, mix the sautéed onions/peppers with the shrimp in the skillet you cooked the onions and shrimp in.
- Heat the tortillas over a gas flame, on your grill, or in the microwave.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and a squeeze of fresh lime. Serve at once with all the fixings at the table.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
538kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
56g
(19%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
(29%)
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Sodium
1683mg
(70%)
Potassium
680mg
(14%)
Fiber
10g
(40%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
6169IU
(123%)
Vitamin C
216mg
(240%)
Calcium
162mg
(16%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 538
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 538kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 56g | 19% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Sodium | 1683mg | 70% |
| Potassium | 680mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 6169IU | 123% |
| Vitamin C | 216mg | 240% |
| Calcium | 162mg | 16% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.