Shrimp Fajitas Skillet Recipe
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5.0
54 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
234 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Shrimp Fajitas Skillet Recipe
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This simple and easy recipe for shrimp fajitas is an authentic Mexican recipe that tastes great in savory fajita bowls with rice and sauce or wrapped in flour or corn tortillas for shrimp tacos.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp deveined and peeled
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1 Large red onion sliced
- 3-4 bell peppers different colors, sliced
- a handful of fresh cilantro chopped
- lime cut into wedges, to garnish
- tortillas for serving
Fajita Seasoning
- 1 Tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 Teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 Tablespoon cumin powder
- 1 Teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 Teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ Teaspoon sea salt
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Instructions
- In a small bowl whisk together all fajita seasoning ingredients ( 1 Tablespoon Smoked Paprika , 1 Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper, 1 Tablespoon Cumin Powder, 1 Teaspoon Dried Oregano, 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder, and ½ Teaspoon Sea Salt).
- Add the 1 pound Large Shrimp to a shallow dish and sprinkle with half of the seasoning. Mix well to coat, then set aside.
- Heat a tablespoon of the 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the 1 Large Red Onion and 3-4 Bell Peppers and saute for 4-5 minutes until the vegetables have softened.
- Add the remaining seasoning and mix well. Set aside on a plate. Heat the remaining oil and add the shrimp. Cook for 3-4 minutes until they are pink and cooked through.
- Return veggies to the skillet and mix to combine. Garnish with A handful of fresh cilantro and serve with warm Tortillas and Lime. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can use steak in place of the shrimp. Some other great replacements include chicken breasts or thighs, salmon, tilapia, or other flaky fish.
- To make vegetarian fajitas, omit the shrimp and add black beans, kidney beans, or garbanzo beans. You can also add corn, tomatoes, broccoli, mushrooms, squash, etc., to the fajita veggies.
- Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for four days. Reheat the shrimp in the microwave or on the stovetop in a skillet.
- You can make shrimp burritos instead of fajitas. Burrito bowls are also good! Serve burrito bowls with shrimp, rice, corn, avocado, tomatoes, beans, and more.
- Cook the shrimp in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit on a baking sheet for about twelve minutes. Feel free to grill the shrimp for outdoor BBQ parties and occasions.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
234kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
286mg
(95%)
Sodium
1181mg
(49%)
Potassium
421mg
(12%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
3865IU
(77%)
Vitamin C
125.9mg
(140%)
Calcium
204mg
(20%)
Iron
4.4mg
(24%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 234 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 234kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 286mg | 95% |
| Sodium | 1181mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 421mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 3865IU | 77% |
| Vitamin C | 125.9mg | 140% |
| Calcium | 204mg | 20% |
| Iron | 4.4mg | 24% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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