Description
These Shrimp Fajitas are a quick and flavorful dish that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner. Tender shrimp cooked with a blend of spices, onions, and bell peppers, all wrapped in warm tortillas. Customize with your favorite toppings for a delicious meal!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Shrimp:
- 1 1/2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
- 2 tsp chili powder (1 tsp regular, 1 tsp ancho)
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, or to taste (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 Tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil, divided
For the Fajitas:
- 1 small yellow or red onion, halved and sliced
- 2 bell peppers, any color
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- 8 medium flour tortillas, warmed
- Sliced avocado and crumbled queso fresco (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp: Pat dry the shrimp with paper towels and place in a bowl. Add lime juice, chili powder, cumin, coriander, and cayenne. Toss to coat and set aside.
- Cook the Vegetables: Heat 1 1/2 Tbsp oil in a skillet. Saute onions for 2 minutes, then add bell peppers. Season with salt and pepper and cook until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- Cook the Shrimp: Transfer peppers to foil to keep warm. Add remaining oil to the skillet. Season shrimp with salt and pepper, then cook for 1 1/2 minutes. Add garlic and cook until shrimp is done, about 1-2 minutes.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in cilantro. Serve the shrimp and vegetables in tortillas. Top with avocado and queso fresco if desired.
Notes
- You can customize these fajitas with additional toppings like sour cream, salsa, or hot sauce.
- For a spicier kick, increase the amount of cayenne pepper in the shrimp seasoning.
- If using wooden skewers for grilling shrimp, soak them in water for 30 minutes before threading the shrimp onto them.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fajita
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: Shrimp Fajitas, Mexican Shrimp Recipe, Weeknight Dinner