Description
Make flavorful shrimp fajitas quickly in one skillet using a simple homemade seasoning mix. This recipe is ready in under 30 minutes, perfect for a fast weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 large green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium yellow onion, sliced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- Juice of 1 lime
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
Instructions
- Combine chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl to make the spice blend.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the sliced peppers and onion to the skillet. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables soften slightly. Remove vegetables from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the same skillet. Add the shrimp. Sprinkle half of the prepared spice blend over the shrimp. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
- Return the cooked vegetables to the skillet with the shrimp. Sprinkle the remaining spice blend over everything and toss to combine. Cook for 1 minute until heated through.
- Remove the skillet from the heat. Squeeze the fresh lime juice over the shrimp and vegetables.
- Warm the tortillas according to package directions. Serve the shrimp and vegetable mixture immediately in the warm tortillas.
Notes
- For shrimp fajita bowls, serve the mixture over cooked rice instead of tortillas.
- Make a quick topping by mixing 1/2 cup sour cream with 1 tablespoon lime juice and a pinch of salt for a lime crema.
- If you prefer a sheet pan method, toss the shrimp and vegetables with all the oil and seasoning, spread on a baking sheet, and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 12 to 15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/4 of filling + 2 tortillas)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 32
- Cholesterol: 210