Description
These Shrimp Fajitas are a quick and easy weeknight meal that’s bursting with flavor. Tender shrimp and colorful vegetables are cooked to perfection and served with warm tortillas and your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
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Fajita Marinade Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lime juice, from 1/2 lime
- 1 tablespoon Cajun spice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Shrimp Fajita Ingredients:
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled, deveined
- 2 bell peppers (any color), sliced
- 1/2 medium onion, sliced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 2–3 teaspoons lime juice (from 1/2 lime)
To Serve:
- 8 small flour tortillas
- Jalapeño Ranch
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Prepare Marinade: In a small bowl, combine marinade ingredients: ¼ cup olive oil, 4 cloves garlic, minced, 1 tablespoon lime juice (from ½ lime), 1 tablespoon Cajun spice, ½ teaspoon salt.
- Marinate Vegetables: Slice bell peppers and onions to the same 1/3-inch thickness and place vegetables in a medium bowl. Pour half of the marinade over the top, then toss to combine.
- Marinate Shrimp: In a second medium bowl, pat dry shrimp with a paper towel, add the remaining half of the marinade and stir to combine.
- Cook Shrimp: Heat a large heavy pan over medium heat with ½ tablespoon oil, and when hot, add shrimp in a single layer and sauté 1-2 minutes per side or just until cooked through and no longer translucent, then promptly transfer to a plate.
- Cook Vegetables: In the same pan, add marinated vegetables and sauté until soft and golden brown at the edges (10 minutes), stirring occasionally, then turn off the heat.
- Combine and Serve: Add shrimp back to the pan along with ¼ cup chopped cilantro. Squeeze fresh lime juice to taste over the mixture and toss to combine. Serve fajitas with warmed or toasted tortillas and jalapeño ranch, or your favorite sauce.
Notes
- To Warm Tortillas: Wrap a stack of 5 in a damp paper towel and microwave 30 seconds at a time until warm.
- To Toast Tortillas: Place individual tortillas on a hot dry skillet, griddle, low gas flame, or grill for about 15 seconds per side until lightly browned.
- Shrimp: You can use fresh or frozen shrimp for this recipe. If using frozen, be sure to thaw it completely before marinating.
- Vegetables: You can use any type of bell pepper you like.
- Serving: Serve with your favorite fajita toppings, such as sour cream, guacamole, or shredded cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 500kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
