Description
Shrimp fajitas bring the vibrant flavors of the Southwest to your table with minimal effort. This quick and easy recipe features succulent shrimp tossed with colorful bell peppers and onions, all seasoned with a blend of spices that perfectly complement the fresh ingredients. Ideal for busy weeknights or casual get-togethers, these fajitas are sure to impress. Just assemble your toppings and let everyone build their own delicious wraps for a fun dining experience.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb shrimp, deveined
- 2 bell peppers (1 red, 1 yellow), sliced
- 1 large yellow onion, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 4 tortillas (flour or corn)
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Wash and slice the bell peppers and onion. If using frozen shrimp, rinse under cold water and pat dry.
- Season the shrimp: In a bowl, combine shrimp with olive oil, cumin, paprika, and chili powder. Let marinate for 15 minutes.
- Heat skillet: Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil.
- Sauté veggies: Add the sliced onions and bell peppers to the skillet; cook for about 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Cook shrimp: Add marinated shrimp to the skillet; sauté for 3-5 minutes until pink and opaque.
- Warm tortillas: Heat tortillas in another skillet or microwave until soft.
- Assemble fajitas: Serve everything family-style for guests to build their own fajitas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southwest
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 fajitas (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 160mg