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Shrimp Fajitas
Indulge in a sizzling seafood delight with these Easy Shrimp Fajitas. This flavorful dinner option combines succulent shrimp, colorful vegetables, and a variety of herbs and spices.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Marinating Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 134 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 pound jumbo shrimp thaw completely if using frozen
- 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning divided, see note below for instructions to make your own
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 8 ounces diced green chiles
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- Juice of half a lime
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 1 orange bell pepper
- 1 red onion
- flour tortillas
- toppings
Instructions
- Add shrimp, 1 Tablespoon of fajita seasoning, chicken broth, green chiles, garlic, and lime juice to a ziplock bag or airtight container. Toss to combine. Let marinate for at least 1 hour.
- While shrimp is marinating, thinly slice peppers and onions.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain marinade off the shrimp and place the shrimp in the skillet. Cook until just pink.
- Add peppers and onions and cook until the veggies soften. Stirring often.
- Serve on flour tortillas with your favorite toppings.
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Notes
- Nutrition facts do not include tortillas or toppings.
- To make sheet pan shrimp fajitas, place marinated shrimp and sliced veggies on a baking sheet and bake at 450 for 8 minutes. Then broil for an additional 2 minutes.
- Not a shrimp fan? Replace the shrimp with a pound of thinly sliced chicken or steak.
Homemade Fajita Seasoning:
2 tsp chili powder 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp oregano 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp salt 1 tsp sugar 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp onion powder 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
Nutrition Information
Calories
134kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
0.3g
(2%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.2g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
143mg
(48%)
Sodium
762mg
(32%)
Potassium
495mg
(14%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
2311IU
(46%)
Vitamin C
139mg
(154%)
Calcium
96mg
(10%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 134
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 134kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 143mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 762mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 495mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 2311IU | 46% |
| Vitamin C | 139mg | 154% |
| Calcium | 96mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.