Shrimp Fajitas
Shrimp fajitas are a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that brings a fiesta to your dinner table. With juicy shrimp, colorful bell peppers, and aromatic spices, this simple recipe is perfect for weeknight meals or entertaining guests. In just a few easy steps, you can create a satisfying and visually appealing meal that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp (fresh or thawed if frozen)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion (sliced)
- 2 bell peppers (any color, sliced)
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 4 tortillas (flour or corn)
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 avocado (sliced) or guacamole
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the shrimp in olive oil and spices for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté sliced onions and bell peppers for about 4-5 minutes until tender.
- Add the marinated shrimp to the pan and cook for another 3-4 minutes until they turn pink and opaque.
- Warm tortillas in another skillet or microwave until soft.
- Assemble fajitas by placing shrimp and veggies on each tortilla, then top with lime juice and desired toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fajita
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 165mg