Quick Skillet Shrimp Fajitas
Quick Skillet Shrimp Fajitas are perfect for a fast weeknight dinner with minimal cleanup.
Equipment
- skillet
Ingredients
Seafood
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Oils
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Vegetables
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 2 bell peppers (any color), sliced
Spices
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Other
- 1 Juice of 1 lime
- 8 small flour tortillas
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the sliced onion and bell peppers to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 7 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
- Add the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to the vegetables. Stir to coat.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring often, until the shrimp are pink and cooked through. Do not overcook.
- Remove the skillet from the heat. Squeeze the lime juice over the shrimp and vegetables. Stir gently.
- Warm the tortillas according to package directions.
- Serve the shrimp and vegetable mixture immediately in the warm tortillas.
Notes
For extra flavor, mix 1 teaspoon of dried oregano and ½ teaspoon of garlic powder with the other spices. Serve with your favorite toppings like salsa, sour cream, or avocado slices. If you prefer, use pre-cut fajita vegetables to save prep time.
Nutrition
Serving: 2fajitasCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 28gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4g
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