Shrimp Fajitas Recipe
Elevate your next gathering with this vibrant Shrimp Fajitas Recipe! Bursting with flavor, tender shrimp, and colorful veggies, these fajitas are quick and easy to prepare, making them the perfect choice for busy weeknights or festive occasions. Serve them sizzling hot in warm tortillas and enjoy a delightful meal that’s sure to impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp fajita seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
- 6 small flour or corn tortillas
Instructions
- Slice the bell peppers and onion into thin strips.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced veggies and sauté for about 5 minutes until they soften.
- Add the shrimp along with fajita seasoning to the skillet. Cook until shrimp turns pink, about 3 minutes.
- Warm tortillas in another skillet or microwave briefly.
- Assemble by spooning the shrimp mixture onto each tortilla and adding any favorite toppings like sour cream or guacamole.
- Serve immediately while hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fajita (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, marinate shrimp in lime juice before cooking. - Feel free to customize by adding black beans or jalapeños for extra spice.