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Shrimp Fajitas

Dinner in a jiffy - these Shrimp Fajitas are not only good for you, but can be done in under 30 minutes! Peppers, onions and fajita spiced shrimp are all cooked in one skillet for an easy dinner.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 160 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined, tails removed
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided
  • 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1/2 yellow onion halved and thinly sliced into half moons
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Juice of half a lime
  • cilantro
  • tortillas and other fajita toppings if desired

Instructions

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  1. In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, chili powder, salt, cumin, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Stir to combine and let sit for about 15 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.  Add the red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, onion and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Saute the peppers and onions until they are slightly softened, about 4 minutes. Remove the peppers and onions from the skillet to a plate.
  3. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the same skillet. Add the shrimp mixture and cook until the shrimp are just cooked through, 4-5 minutes.  Squeeze the lime juice over the shrimp. Add the peppers and onions back to the skillet and cook an additional minute to warm through.
  4. Sprinkle the fajita mixture with cilantro.  Serve on tortillas with desired fajita toppings.

Notes

  • Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts.
  • Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts.
  • Nutrition facts do not count tortillas or other fajita toppings.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/4 of the mixture Calories 160kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 29g (58%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 173mg (58%) Sodium 1325mg (55%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 160

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/4 of the mixture
Calories 160kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 29g 58%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 173mg 58%
Sodium 1325mg 55%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.