Shrimp Fajitas
These Shrimp Fajitas are bold, zesty, and ready in just 25 minutes! Cooked with peppers, onions, and a flavorful homemade seasoning, it’s an easy one-pan dinner everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails removed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 3 tablespoons fajita seasoning, click link for the recipe
- 2 tablespoons lime juice, divided
- 2 bell peppers, thinly sliced
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
For serving (optional)
- 8 tortillas, corn or flour
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro
- 1 avocado, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Add the shrimp to a large bowl with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon lime juice, and 3 tablespoons fajita seasoning. Set the shrimp aside to marinate while you prepare the veggies.
- Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to a large skillet on the stove over medium-high heat.
- Once the oil is hot, add the sliced bell peppers and onions and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Transfer the peppers and onions from the skillet to a clean plate or cutting board.
- Add the marinated shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes on each side. Push the cooked shrimp to one side of the skillet.
- Add the bell peppers and onions back to the skillet with 1 tablespoon lime juice. Stir to combine everything.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and serve the shrimp fajitas in warm tortillas topped with fresh chopped cilantro and slices of avocado.
Notes
- If the shrimp was frozen, make sure it's fully thawed before starting this recipe. If it's still partly frozen, run it under cold water in a colander until it's fully defrosted, then pat it dry completely before tossing the shrimp in the marinade.
- You can also grill the shrimp fajitas, if you prefer. I recommend skewering the marinated shrimp before grilling so they don't fall through the grill grates. To cook the veggies on the grill, simply add the sliced bell peppers and onions to a grill basket, or place them on a large sheet of foil with the sides bent up into a “foil basket”. Add the veggies to the grill over medium heat. Toss with tongs and cook for 4-5 minutes, or until they start to lightly char on the outside.
- This recipe is gluten free if the fajitas are served in corn tortillas, or over rice in a bowl. The homemade fajita seasoning used is gluten free. If using store-bought seasoning, always check the label.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 358kcal (18%)Carbohydrates 42g (14%)Protein 7g (14%)Fat 19g (29%)Saturated Fat 4g (20%)Polyunsaturated Fat 3gMonounsaturated Fat 11gSodium 601mg (25%)Potassium 498mg (14%)Fiber 8g (32%)Sugar 7g (8%)Vitamin A 2184mg (44%)Vitamin C 87mg (105%)Calcium 106mg (11%)Iron 3mg (17%)
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