Description
Shrimp fajitas are a vibrant and flavor-packed dish that brings the fiesta to your table. Juicy shrimp, colorful bell peppers, and zesty spices come together in a sizzling skillet, creating a delightful meal perfect for any gathering or a cozy night in. With just a few simple ingredients and easy steps, you can whip up this delicious recipe that will leave everyone craving more. Get ready to enjoy the warm flavors of shrimp fajitas!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 yellow bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 green bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 medium yellow onion (sliced)
- 4 flour tortillas
- Juice of 2 limes
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate shrimp: In a bowl, combine shrimp with lime juice, cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika. Toss well and let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Prepare vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté sliced onions until translucent (about 3 minutes), then add bell peppers and cook until tender-crisp.
- Cook shrimp: Push vegetables to one side of the skillet, add marinated shrimp, and cook until pink and opaque (3-4 minutes).
- Warm tortillas: Wrap tortillas in aluminum foil and place them in a warm oven at 350°F until softened.
- Assemble fajitas: Lay out warm tortillas on plates, top with sautéed veggies and shrimp, and garnish with fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fajita
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg