An easy and flavorful dinner that comes together in 30 minutes is always a win in my book! These shrimp fajitas are made with simple and fresh ingredients. No marinating involved…unless you want to.
How to Make Shrimp Fajitas
Prep
Peel and clean the shrimp. Pat dry with a paper towel and add them to a large bowl. Set them aside. Slice the onions and peppers into strips and add them to a separate large bowl. Set them aside.
In a small bowl mix together the salt, chile powder, cumin, and black pepper. Add 1 Tbsp of oil to the shrimp and 1 to the veggies.
Sprinkle half the spice mixture onto the shrimp and toss to coat. Add the other half of the spices to the veggies and toss to coat.
Mince the garlic and chop the cilantro. Set them aside.
Cook
Heat a skillet over medium heat, then add 1 Tbsp of oil. Once the oil is hot, add the shrimp in a single layer. Cook until brown, then flip and cook the other side. About 4 minutes total.
Add the garlic and lime juice and cook just until fragrant. Then quickly remove the shrimp and all the garlic from the skillet.
I do this with a silicone spoon. If you want to avoid this step, you could use 1 tsp of garlic powder, but I highly recommend fresh garlic for the best flavor.
Next, add the peppers and onions to the skillet and cook until they soften up, stirring every so often. Then add the shrimp back into the skillet and mix together.
Finally, add the chopped cilantro and mix together. Remove from the heat. Warm the tortillas and serve immediately with the shrimp and your favorite toppings.
Enjoy!
Tips
- If you have time for it, I highly suggest letting the shrimp marinate in the spices for at least 30 minutes. The more the flavors infuse the better!
- I know it’s tempting to add the lime to the shrimp before cooking, but don’t do it. Lime juice actually cooks the shrimp if it sits long enough. Wait until the end of cooking.
- You can absolutely substitute the peppers for anything you like! Some good substitutes are carrot, zucchini, green beans, cauliflour, or broccolli.
- Fajitas are best when they are freshly made, but if you must re-heat them, Do Not… I repeat DO NOT over heat them, they can become rubbery. I recommend using a skillet on medium-low heat, just until hot.
Shrimp Fajitas FAQ
Guacamole, grilled corn, Mexican salad, Mexican rice, cilantro lime rice, refried pinto beans, and black beans are all good options.
Yes! Just mix all the ingredients together, then spread them out on a baking sheet. Bake at 400º until cooked through. Shrimp is done when it turns an opaque white/pink color.
Make sure to use an airtight container ( preferably glass ) and store it in the back of the fridge. Consume within 3 days.
Make this easy and delicious weeknight meal in a snap! Serve it alongside my strawberry agua fresca for a refreshing summertime meal.
Till the next one,
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Quick and Easy Shrimp Fajitas
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp shelled and deveined
- 1 medium onion
- 2 bell peppers any color
- ¼ cup oil divided
- ¾ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chile powder such as chile california
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- 3 large garlic cloves
- 1 Tbsp lime juice
- handful chopped cilantro
- 8-10 tortillas corn or flour
Instructions
Prep
- Peel and clean the shrimp. Pat dry with a paper towel and add them to a large bowl. Set them aside. Slice the onions and peppers into strips and add them to a separate large bowl. Set them aside.
- In a small bowl mix together the salt, chile powder, cumin, and black pepper. Add 1 Tbsp of oil to the shrimp and 1 to the veggies. Sprinkle half the spice mixture onto the shrimp and toss to coat. Add the other half of the spices to the veggies and toss to coat.
- Mince the garlic and chop the cilantro. Set them aside.
Cook
- Heat a skillet over medium heat, then add 1 Tbsp of oil. Once the oil is hot, add the shrimp in a single layer. Cook until brown, then flip and cook the other side. About 4 minutes total. Add the garlic and lime juice and cook just until fragrant. Then quickly remove the shrimp and all the garlic from the skillet.
- Next, add the peppers and onions to the skillet and cook until they soften up, stirring every so often. Then add the shrimp back into the skillet and mix together.
- Finally, add the chopped cilantro and mix together. Remove from the heat. Warm the tortillas and serve immediately with the shrimp and your favorite toppings.
- Enjoy!
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