Description
Easy and flavorful Shrimp Fajitas are perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, offering restaurant-quality taste with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp (30/40 count), peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp fajita seasoning mix (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, sliced into thin strips
- 2 medium bell peppers (mix of colors), sliced into thin strips
- Warm flour or corn tortillas
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Lime wedges
- Avocado slices or guacamole
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Pico de gallo or salsa
Instructions
- Combine olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, and fajita seasoning in a medium bowl to make the marinade.
- Add shrimp to the marinade, toss to coat, and marinate for 10-15 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add sliced onions, cook for 2-3 minutes until they start to soften.
- Add bell peppers, cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly charred and crisp-tender.
- Transfer vegetables to a plate and keep warm.
- Add marinated shrimp to the same pan in a single layer, cook for 2 minutes per side until pink and slightly charred.
- Return vegetables to the pan with shrimp and toss together.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over everything, sprinkle with cilantro, and toss again.
Notes
- Don’t overcook the shrimp; they cook very quickly.
- Prep all ingredients before starting to cook for a stress-free experience.
- Use a hot pan to achieve a nice sizzle and char.
- For best results, make your own fajita seasoning at home.
- Store leftovers in separate airtight containers for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 890
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 7
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 23
- Cholesterol: N/A