Shrimp Fajitas

Shrimp fajitas are healthy, flavorful, and delicious. This one skillet recipe is loaded with juicy tender shrimp, colorful vegetables, and a homemade fajita seasoning blend. The best part? This quick and easy dinner is ready in just 20 minutes (including prep!).

Shrimp fajitas from scratch are a total crowd pleaser. Serve them on busy weeknights (hello Taco Night!) with Tortillas, Cilantro Lime Rice, and/or a drizzle of Cilantro Lime Dressing.

Why You'll Love Shrimp Fajitas

• Quick and easy dinner under 30 minutes. Who doesn’t love a meal that comes together (with prep!) in less than 30 minutes? That’s why we love shrimp recipes around here!
• Homemade fajita seasoning adds so much flavor. The fajita seasoning blend is easy to make with 5 simple spices and takes just a minute or 2 to combine together with the shrimp. But if you want to make things more convenient, feel free to substitute with 2.5 teaspoons of store-bought fajita seasoning.
• It’s healthy and loaded with protein. This shrimp recipe is healthy, low-carb, and gluten-free (if serving with corn tortillas or rice). Plus, shrimp is high in protein and packed with nutrients.

Ingredient Notes

To make these easy and delicious Shrimp Fajitas, you will need the following ingredients (full measurements in recipe card below):

• shrimp - I recommend using large white shrimp but you can feel free to use any type of shrimp that you like. I also kept the tails on when cooking, but I recommend removing the tails if you are planning to serve them with tortillas (for easy eating).
• fajita seasoning - we seasoned the shrimp with a homemade fajita seasoning blend of chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, garlic powder, and dried oregano.
• oil - we used avocado oil, but feel free to use any vegetable oil that you have on hand.
• vegetables - I used a variety of different colored bell peppers (feel free to use any color combination that you want), along with onions and garlic. You can also add in other quick-cooking such as green beans, zucchini, or sliced mushrooms.
• salt and pepper
• lime juice
• cilantro
• tortillas - optional, if serving with tortillas. Feel free to use corn tortillas or flour tortillas.

You will also need measuring cups and spoons, mixing bowl, and large skillet.

How to Make the Best Shrimp Fajitas

1. Season the shrimp. In a medium mixing bowl or ziploc bag, add shrimp, chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, and oregano. Mix well until evenly coated, and set aside.
2. Sauté vegetables. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the hot oil sizzles, about 1 minute. Add onion, garlic, and bell peppers and cook until soft, about 3-5 minutes.
3. Cook shrimp. Add the seasoned shrimp and the remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Stir well and cook until the shrimp turn pink and is cooked through on both sides, about 4-5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in lime juice and cilantro, and mix well to combine.
4. Serve. Serve immediately with tortillas or rice, if desired.

How to Serve

Shrimp Fajitas are delicious served on their own with a side of Salsa or Guacamole, or paired with some Mexican sides including:

• Corn or Flour Tortillas
• Cilantro Lime Rice
• Mexican Street Corn (Elote)
• Creamy Mexican Corn Soup
• Steamed Rice

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Shrimp Fajitas

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• Author: Sam Hu | Ahead of Thyme
• Total Time: 20 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings
• Diet: Gluten Free

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Shrimp fajitas are healthy, flavorful, and delicious. This one skillet recipe is loaded with shrimp and vegetables and is ready in just 20 minutes.

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Ingredients

For the shrimp:

• 1 pound large white shrimp, peeled and deveined, and tails removed (if desired)
• ½ teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano

For the fajitas:

• 2 tablespoons avocado oil, divided
• 1 medium yellow onion, sliced
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
• ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper (or to taste)
• 2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed (juice from 1 lime)
• ¼ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
• 8 tortillas, corn or flour (optional, for serving)

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Instructions

1. In a medium mixing bowl or ziploc bag, add shrimp, chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, and oregano. Mix well until evenly coated, and set aside.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the hot oil sizzles, about 1 minute. Add onion, garlic, and bell peppers and cook until soft, about 3-5 minutes.
3. Add the seasoned shrimp and the remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Stir well and cook until the shrimp turn pink and is cooked through on both sides, about 4-5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Stir in lime juice and cilantro, and mix well to combine.
5. Serve immediately with tortillas or rice, if desired.

Notes

Make ahead instructions: You can season the shrimp and cut the veggies ahead of time. Store them separately in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 2 days (as long as the shrimp is fresh and doesn't expire beforehand). Once ready to cook, cook according to recipe instructions.

How to store: Cooked shrimp is best eaten fresh on the day it's cooked or the day after. You can store leftover shrimp fajitas for about two days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

How to reheat: To reheat leftover shrimp fajitas, preheat a covered pan with a splash of water on medium-low heat. Add the shrimp and heat until warmed through, about 2 minutes. You can also enjoy leftover shrimp fajitas cold over Shrimp Taco Salad.

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Category: Shrimp
• Method: Stovetop
• Cuisine: Mexican

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