Description
Shrimp fajitas are a deliciously vibrant dish that brings the flavors of a Mexican fiesta right to your dinner table. Picture succulent shrimp sizzling alongside colorful bell peppers and onions, all seasoned with zesty spices. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, allowing you to whip up a flavorful meal in under 30 minutes. Serve them in warm tortillas for an unforgettable dining experience that will have family and friends coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced (mix of colors)
- 1 medium yellow onion, sliced
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 4 tortillas (flour or corn)
Instructions
- Rinse shrimp under cold water and pat dry. Season with cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil until shimmering. Add sliced onion and bell peppers; cook until softened.
- Push veggies to the side and add seasoned shrimp. Cook until shrimp is pink and opaque, about 3 minutes.
- Squeeze lime juice over the mixture and toss gently.
- Warm tortillas in a foil wrap in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 5 minutes.
- Serve hot, allowing everyone to build their own fajitas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 fajitas
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 190mg