Description
A quick, healthy, and vibrant shrimp fajita recipe featuring juicy shrimp, colorful bell peppers, and a smoky homemade spice blend.
Ingredients
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 bell peppers (red, yellow, green), sliced into strips
1 large red onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 lime, juiced
Fresh cilantro for garnish
8 small flour or corn tortillas
Instructions
Step 1: In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to create the fajita seasoning.
Step 2: In a large bowl, toss the shrimp with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and half of the seasoning mixture until well coated.
Step 3: In another bowl, toss the sliced bell peppers and onions with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and the rest of the seasoning.
Step 4: Heat a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat. Add the vegetables and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are slightly softened and charred.
Step 5: Remove the vegetables from the pan and set them aside on a plate. Add the shrimp to the same hot skillet in a single layer.
Step 6: Cook the shrimp for 2 minutes per side until they are pink and opaque. Do not overcook.
Step 7: Return the vegetables to the pan, pour the fresh lime juice over the mixture, and toss everything together for 1 minute to reheat.
Step 8: Serve immediately with warm tortillas and your choice of toppings like avocado, sour cream, or extra lime wedges.
Notes
Always dry the shrimp thoroughly before seasoning to ensure a good sear. For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the spice mix.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Tacos Wraps & Sandwiches
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 185mg