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Shrimp Fajitas Skillet Recipe

This simple and easy recipe for shrimp fajitas is an authentic Mexican recipe that tastes great in savory fajita bowls with rice and sauce or wrapped in flour or corn tortillas for shrimp tacos.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
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Total Time15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Diet: Low Fat
Servings: 4
Author: Rena

Equipment

  • Cast Iron Skillet

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Large Shrimp deveined and peeled
  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil divided
  • 1 Large Red Onion sliced
  • 3-4 Bell Peppers different colors, sliced
  • A handful of fresh cilantro chopped
  • Lime cut into wedges, to garnish
  • Tortillas for serving

Fajita Seasoning

  • 1 Tablespoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon Cumin Powder
  • 1 Teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • ½ Teaspoon Sea Salt

Instructions

  • In a small bowl whisk together all fajita seasoning ingredients ( 1 Tablespoon Smoked Paprika , 1 Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper, 1 Tablespoon Cumin Powder, 1 Teaspoon Dried Oregano, 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder, and ½ Teaspoon Sea Salt).
    seasonings mixed together in a bowl.
  • Add the 1 pound Large Shrimp to a shallow dish and sprinkle with half of the seasoning. Mix well to coat, then set aside.
    shrimp seasoned with seasonings in a bowl.
  • Heat a tablespoon of the 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the 1 Large Red Onion and 3-4 Bell Peppers and saute for 4-5 minutes until the vegetables have softened.
    seasoned and cooked bell pepper in a skillet.
  • Add the remaining seasoning and mix well. Set aside on a plate. Heat the remaining oil and add the shrimp. Cook for 3-4 minutes until they are pink and cooked through.
    cooked shrimp in the skillet.
  • Return veggies to the skillet and mix to combine. Garnish with A handful of fresh cilantro and serve with warm Tortillas and Lime. Enjoy!

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Notes

 
  • You can use steak in place of the shrimp. Some other great replacements include chicken breasts or thighs, salmon, tilapia, or other flaky fish.
  • To make vegetarian fajitas, omit the shrimp and add black beans, kidney beans, or garbanzo beans. You can also add corn, tomatoes, broccoli, mushrooms, squash, etc., to the fajita veggies.
  • Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for four days. Reheat the shrimp in the microwave or on the stovetop in a skillet.
  • You can make shrimp burritos instead of fajitas. Burrito bowls are also good! Serve burrito bowls with shrimp, rice, corn, avocado, tomatoes, beans, and more.
  • Cook the shrimp in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit on a baking sheet for about twelve minutes. Feel free to grill the shrimp for outdoor BBQ parties and occasions.

Nutrition

Calories: 234kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 286mg | Sodium: 1181mg | Potassium: 421mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 3865IU | Vitamin C: 125.9mg | Calcium: 204mg | Iron: 4.4mg