Description
Skillet Shrimp Fajitas are a vibrant, quick, and satisfying meal bursting with fresh veggies, bold spices, and tender shrimp. Ready in under 30 minutes, this one-pan dish combines juicy shrimp, colorful bell peppers, and onions with a smoky fajita seasoning for a healthy, flavorful dinner perfect for busy weeknights or anytime you crave a delicious seafood twist on classic fajitas.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp
- 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
Vegetables
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 medium yellow or red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Oils
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 tablespoon fajita seasoning (blend of chili powder, cumin, paprika, pinch of cayenne)
Finishing Touches
- Juice of 1 fresh lime
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Optional
- Flour or corn tortillas for serving
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Slice the bell peppers and onions into thin strips, mince the garlic, and pat shrimp dry with paper towels to ensure they sear properly.
- Cook the Vegetables: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced bell peppers and onions, sautéing until tender but still slightly crisp, about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add Garlic and Seasonings: Reduce heat slightly and stir in the minced garlic and fajita seasoning. Cook for about 1 minute until fragrant and the spices coat the vegetables well.
- Cook the Shrimp: Push the vegetables to the side of the skillet and add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil if needed. Place the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque, ensuring they remain juicy and are not overcooked.
- Finish with Lime and Cilantro: Squeeze fresh lime juice over the shrimp and vegetables, toss to combine, then sprinkle chopped cilantro on top for a bright, fresh flavor.
Notes
- Pat shrimp dry with paper towels before cooking to achieve a good sear and avoid steaming.
- Do not overcrowd the pan; cook shrimp in batches if necessary for even browning.
- Use freshly ground spices for a more vibrant, complex flavor.
- Let the fajita mixture rest a couple of minutes off the heat to meld the flavors perfectly.
- Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or wrapped in a damp towel in the microwave to make them pliable for wrapping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (without tortillas)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 190 mg
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