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Easy Shrimp Fajitas Recipe

If you need a quick and easy recipe that's perfect for busy weeknights, then look no further than this shrimp fajitas recipe!

Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican, Tex Mex
Keyword easy shrimp fajitas, shrimp fajitas recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 24 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 341 kcal
Author Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy

Ingredients

For the shrimp and marinade

  • 1 pound large shrimp - peeled and deveined
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon fajita seasoning
  • 3 cloves garlic - peeled and minced
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

For the fajita filling

  • 2 bell peppers I used one green and one red - sliced into strips
  • ½ yellow onion - peeled and sliced into strips
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro
  • 2 teaspoons lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Optional for serving

  • 8 Corn or flour tortillas
  • Sliced avocado
  • Salsa
  • Sour cream or greek yogurt
  • Cilantro
  • Lime

Instructions

  1. Rinse and dry the shrimp and add it to a medium bowl. In a smaller bowl, mix up the marinade (olive oil, lime juice, fajita seasoning, garlic, salt and pepper). Then pour half of the marinade over the shrimp and lightly toss the shrimp to coat it all in the seasoning. Set aside.
  2. Add the peppers and onions to another medium bowl and pour the rest of the marinade over the veggies. Toss to coat them all in the marinade. Let that sit for a few minutes.
  3. Heat a large skillet or cast iron pan over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of oil to the pan. Once the pan is hot, add the shrimp and toss and cook it for 3-5 minutes until it turns pink and is no longer translucent. Remove the shrimp from the pan and place it into a bowl or onto a plate.
  4. Add the peppers and onions to the same pan you cooked the shrimp in and toss and cook them until tender and cooked through, about 7-9 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat, add the shrimp back to the pan and top with a squeeze of fresh lime juice and some chopped cilantro.
  5. Serve inside warmed tortillas with some sliced avocado, salsa and sour cream.

Recipe Notes

Nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using a recipe nutrition label generator. Each serving includes two fajitas. Toppings are not included and will add extra nutrition to the total.

Nutrition Facts
Easy Shrimp Fajitas Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 341 Calories from Fat 144
% Daily Value*
Fat 16g25%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 10g
Cholesterol 143mg48%
Sodium 1010mg44%
Potassium 392mg11%
Carbohydrates 31g10%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 19g38%
Vitamin A 2145IU43%
Vitamin C 80mg97%
Calcium 117mg12%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.