Description
These quick and flavorful shrimp fajitas are perfect for a delicious weeknight dinner. Packed with colorful bell peppers, onions, and seasoned shrimp, they are easy to make and can be customized with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
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Shrimp Fajitas:
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 yellow bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 green bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 small red onion (sliced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- juice of 1 lime
- warm flour or corn tortillas for serving
- optional toppings: sour cream, avocado, salsa, fresh cilantro
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, sliced peppers, and onion. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with spices.
- Toss everything together until well coated.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and veggies and cook for 5–7 minutes.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the mixture.
- Serve immediately in warm tortillas with toppings.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the shrimp and veggies for 15–30 minutes before cooking.
- You can cook this on a sheet pan or grill for easy cleanup.
- Add sliced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce for extra heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 fajitas
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
