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Shrimp Fajitas

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🦐 Experience the vibrant flavors of sizzling peppers and onions paired with juicy shrimp in this easy Shrimp Fajitas recipe.
🌶️ This dish is a quick, protein-packed meal perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

– 1½ pounds (about 680 grams) jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined

– 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced

– 2 bell peppers (preferably one red and one yellow), thinly sliced

– ¼ cup (60 ml) olive oil

– 1 lime

– ½ tablespoon chili powder for fajita seasoning

– ½ tablespoon cumin for fajita seasoning

– 1 teaspoon garlic powder for fajita seasoning

– ½ teaspoon paprika for fajita seasoning

– ½ teaspoon oregano for fajita seasoning

– ½ teaspoon salt for fajita seasoning

– ¼ teaspoon pepper for fajita seasoning

– Avocado or guacamole for optional toppings

– Sour cream for optional toppings

– Salsa for optional toppings

Instructions

1-First: mix the fajita seasoning by combining ½ tablespoon chili powder, ½ tablespoon cumin, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon oregano, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. In a large bowl, toss the 1½ pounds of peeled and deveined jumbo shrimp with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, juice from half the lime, and the fajita seasoning. Let it marinate for up to 15 minutes to add flavor without making the shrimp mushy.

2-Next: heat the remaining olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the thinly sliced yellow onion and 2 bell peppers for 4 to 5 minutes until they soften and the onions start to caramelize. Take the veggies out and set them aside. In the same skillet, cook the marinated shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque.

3-Then: return the peppers and onions to the skillet, stir everything together, and squeeze the juice from the remaining half of the lime on top. Serve right away with tortillas and your favorite toppings like avocado, sour cream, or salsa. This method keeps the dish fresh and full of that sizzling vibe we all love.

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Notes

🦐 Use fresh or properly thawed frozen jumbo shrimp to ensure best texture and flavor.
🍋 Freshly squeezed lime juice brightens the dish and balances spices.
🍳 Use either cast iron or stainless steel skillet for even cooking and caramelization.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 490
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 41g
  • Cholesterol: 195mg