Description
These shrimp fajitas are tender Mexican seasoned shrimp cooked in a skillet with plenty of peppers and onions. An easy dinner that’s just as good as what you’d get at a restaurant!
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 cups sliced bell peppers (red, orange, yellow or a combination)
- 1 onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails removed if desired)
- lime wedges for serving (optional)
- flour tortillas and fajita toppings of your choice
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat the oil in a large pan over high heat. Add the peppers and onion to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender and charred on the edges. Season the vegetables with salt and pepper.
- Step 2: In a small bowl, mix together the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Step 3: Add the shrimp to the pan and sprinkle the seasoning blend over the shrimp and vegetables. Stir to combine.
- Step 4: Cook for 4-5 minutes or until shrimp are pink and opaque.
- Step 5: Sprinkle the cilantro over the top and serve. Garnish with lime wedges if desired. Serve the flour tortillas and toppings on the side and have everyone assemble their own fajitas.
Notes
For a spicy twist, add minced jalapeno. You can also substitute bell peppers with poblano peppers. If preferred, these can be made in the oven by spreading ingredients on a sheet pan and baking until done.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 183 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 902 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 285 mg
Keywords: shrimp fajitas, Mexican dinner, skillet shrimp, easy meal