Shrimp Fajitas
Quick and easy Shrimp Fajitas with seared shrimp, tender onions and bell peppers, and homemade fajita seasoning. Restaurant quality Mexican dinner at home in 30 minutes!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 443kcal
Ingredients
For the Shrimp Fajitas:
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided
- 1 large white onion thinly sliced
- 2 large red and yellow bell peppers thinly sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 1/2 pounds jumbo shrimp peeled & deveined
- 8 medium flour tortillas
- Guacamole, salsa, sour cream for serving
- 1 lime
- 1/4 cup cilantro
For the Fajita Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, oregano, salt and whisk well.
- In a large bowl, add shrimp, sprinkle with half of the seasoning, toss gently and set aside.
- Preheat cast iron skillet on medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of oil. Add onion and bell peppers, sprinkle with salt and pepper and cook for 5 minutes, stirring a few times. Sprinkle with remaining seasoning and cook for a few more minutes or until veggies have softened. Transfer to a large plate.
- Add remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the skillet along with shrimp. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until pink and opaque.
- Add veggies back to the skillet, toss gently, squeeze with lime juice and garnish with cilantro.
- Serve hot in tortillas with toppings like guacamole, sour cream and salsa.
Notes
- Store: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days but shrimp may soften veggies a bit over time. Reheat by simmering gently on medium heat in the skillet just until warmed through (don’t overcook or shrimp will get rubbery) on the stove or in a microwave.
- Freeze: I don't like to freeze this dish because both shrimp and veggies' texture gets softer but you can do it. Freeze in an airtight container for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat.
Nutrition
Serving: 2fajitas | Calories: 443kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 214mg | Sodium: 1710mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g