Shrimp Fajitas
Sizzle up your dinner table with these vibrant and flavorful Shrimp Fajitas! This quick and easy recipe combines succulent shrimp marinated in zesty lime juice, garlic, and a smoky blend of chili powder, cumin, and paprika, perfectly balanced with tender, charred strips of red, green, and yellow bell peppers alongside sweet onions. Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish is ideal for busy weeknights or when you're craving fresh and colorful Tex-Mex flavors. Serve these fajitas in warm flour tortillas and top with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, creamy avocado slices, or a dollop of sour cream for a crowd-pleasing meal. Whether you're hosting taco night or treating yourself to a cozy dinner, these sizzling shrimp fajitas are guaranteed to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Shrimp (large, peeled and deveined)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 whole Lime (juice)
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 Red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 Green bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 Yellow bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 medium Onion (sliced)
- 8 small Flour tortillas
- 0.25 cup Cilantro (chopped, for garnish)
- 0.5 cup Sour cream (optional)
- 1 Avocado slices (optional)
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Toss the shrimp to coat evenly and let marinate for about 10 minutes.
Preheat a large skillet or cast iron pan over medium-high heat.
Add a tablespoon of olive oil to the pan, then add the sliced bell peppers and onion. Sauté the vegetables for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are tender and slightly charred. Remove the vegetables from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the marinated shrimp in a single layer. Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until they are pink and fully cooked. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
Return the sautéed vegetables to the skillet and stir to reheat for about 1 minute.
Warm the flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave for a few seconds until pliable.
Assemble the fajitas by adding shrimp and vegetables to each tortilla. Garnish with chopped cilantro, sour cream, and avocado slices as desired.
Serve the shrimp fajitas immediately with lime wedges on the side for an extra burst of flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1196 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.9 g | 76% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.1 g | 90% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 946 mg | 315% | |
| Sodium | 3337 mg | 145% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.0 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.1 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.8 g | ||
| Protein | 119.9 g | 240% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 464 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 7.1 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 2684 mg | 57% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
