Shrimp Fajitas
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
490 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Shrimp Fajitas
Description
This Shrimp Fajitas recipe features jumbo peeled and deveined shrimp marinated with fajita seasoning composed of chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper, plus olive oil and lime juice. This infuses the shrimp with a balanced mix of smoky, earthy, and fresh citrus flavors. The shrimp is set aside to absorb the spices while the vegetables cook.
Thinly sliced yellow onions and bell peppers are sautéed in olive oil until softened and lightly caramelized, adding sweetness and texture contrast. The shrimp cooks quickly in the same pan until pink and opaque. Combining the shrimp with the vegetables and a fresh squeeze of lime juice creates a harmonious filling.
The fajitas are served with warm tortillas and optional toppings such as sliced avocado or guacamole, sour cream, and salsa, allowing customization and balance of creaminess, acidity, and heat. This makes for a lively and flavorful meal that highlights the lightly spiced shrimp and tender bell peppers.
Ingredients
Shrimp Fajitas
- 1 ½ pounds Shrimp peeled and deveined, jumbo
- 1 yellow onion thinly sliced
- 2 bell pepper thinly sliced
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lime
- 8 tortillas
Fajita Seasoning
- ½ tablespoon chili powder
- ½ tablespoon cumin ground
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon oregano dried
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper ground
Toppings
- avocado or guacamole (alternative to avocado
- sour cream
- salsa
Instructions
- Make the fajita seasoning. In a small bowl, stir together the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Season the shrimp. In a large bowl, add the shrimp, two tablespoons of olive oil, the juice from half a lime, and the fajita seasoning. Toss it all together until the shrimp is well coated, then set it aside to marinate while you cook the onions.
- Sauté the onion and bell peppers. Heat the remaining two tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and bell peppers, and sauté for 4 to 5 minutes, until softened and the onions have started to caramelize. Transfer to a plate.
- Sauté the shrimp. In the same skillet, add the shrimp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, until they turn pink and opaque.
- Combine the shrimp and fajita veggies. Add the bell peppers and onions back to the skillet, give everything a toss, and squeeze more lime juice on top. Serve immediately with tortillas and extra toppings such as sour cream, pico de gallo and guacamole.
Notes
- You can use either a cast iron or stainless steel pan to cook the fajitas effectively.
- The recipe’s fajita seasoning offers a balanced blend of smoky and earthy spices ideal for shrimp.
- Serve immediately after cooking for best texture and flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 490 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 490kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 41g | 82% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 429mg | 143% |
| Sodium | 857mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 463mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 2306IU | 46% |
| Vitamin C | 90mg | 100% |
| Calcium | 343mg | 34% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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