Shrimp Fajitas

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Fast & Easy – Ready in just 20 minutes!
• Packed with Flavor – A perfect blend of spices and citrus.
• Customizable – Add your favorite toppings for a personal touch.

Ingredients

For the Shrimp:

• 1 lb (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp cumin
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• Juice of 1 lime

For the Vegetables:

• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
• 1 small red onion, sliced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp cumin
• ½ tsp chili powder

For Serving:

• 8 small flour or corn tortillas, warmed
• ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 avocado, sliced
• ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
• Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

Cook the Vegetables:

1. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add the bell peppers and onion, seasoning with salt, cumin, and chili powder.
3. Sauté for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender and slightly charred. Remove and set aside.

Cook the Shrimp:

1. In a bowl, toss the shrimp with chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, and lime juice.
2. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2 minutes per side, or until pink and opaque.

Assemble the Fajitas:

1. Return the vegetables to the skillet with the shrimp and toss everything together.
2. Divide the mixture among warm tortillas.
3. Top with cilantro, avocado, and a dollop of sour cream.
4. Serve with lime wedges on the side.

Tips & Variations

• Swap shrimp for chicken or steak for variety.
• Add jalapeños or hot sauce for extra spice.
• Use lettuce wraps instead of tortillas for a low-carb version.
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  • Author: Ava
  • Total Time: 25min
  • Yield: 4servings
  • Diet: Gluten Free

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  These Shrimp Fajitas are loaded with bold, smoky flavors, featuring juicy shrimp, sizzling bell peppers, and onions, all tossed in a zesty Tex-Mex seasoning. Serve them in warm tortillas with your favorite toppings for a quick, easy, and satisfying meal—ready in just 20 minutes!

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  Ingredients

  For the Shrimp:

  • 1 lb (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • Juice of 1 lime

  For the Vegetables:

  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 small red onion, sliced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp chili powder

  For Serving:

  • 8 small flour or corn tortillas, warmed
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • Lime wedges, for serving

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  Instructions

  Cook the Vegetables:

  1. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the bell peppers and onion, seasoning with salt, cumin, and chili powder.
  3. Sauté for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender and slightly charred. Remove and set aside.

  Cook the Shrimp:

  1. In a bowl, toss the shrimp with chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, and lime juice.
  2. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2 minutes per side, or until pink and opaque.

  Assemble the Fajitas:

  1. Return the vegetables to the skillet with the shrimp and toss everything together.
  2. Divide the mixture among warm tortillas.
  3. Top with cilantro, avocado, and a dollop of sour cream.
  4. Serve with lime wedges on the side

  Notes

  • Swap shrimp for chicken or steak for variety.
  • Add jalapeños or hot sauce for extra spice.
  • Use lettuce wraps instead of tortillas for a low-carb version.

  • Prep Time: 10min
  • Cook Time: 15min
  • Category: Dinner, Main Course, Tex-Mex
  • Method: Stovetop, Skillet
  • Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex