Description
Enjoy these vibrant Skillet Shrimp Fajitas, a quick and flavorful Tex-Mex meal, perfect for a weeknight dinner. Seasoned shrimp and colorful bell peppers sizzle together for a delicious and easy stovetop treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 2 bell peppers (any color), thinly sliced
- 1 lime, juiced
- 8 small flour tortillas
- Optional toppings: sour cream, shredded cheese, salsa, guacamole, chopped cilantro
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss the shrimp with chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and cooked through. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the same skillet. Add the sliced onion and bell peppers. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes, until softened and slightly charred.
- Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet with the vegetables. Add the lime juice and stir to combine. Cook for another minute to heat through.
- Warm the tortillas according to package directions.
- Serve the shrimp and vegetable mixture in the warm tortillas. Add your favorite toppings.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the shrimp for at least 15 minutes before cooking.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like mushrooms or zucchini.
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less cayenne pepper.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 fajitas
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg