Description
Shrimp Fajitas are a vibrant, quick-cooking dish that delivers a burst of flavor in every bite. Succulent shrimp sautéed with colorful bell peppers and onions, all wrapped in warm tortillas, make for a delightful meal. This simple recipe caters to everyone’s taste with customizable toppings, perfect for casual dinners or festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 bell peppers (red and green), sliced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 4 tortillas (flour or corn)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and slice the bell peppers and onion into thin strips. Rinse the shrimp under cold water.
- Marinate the shrimp in a bowl with olive oil, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper for 10 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the bell peppers and onion in olive oil until tender but crisp (5–7 minutes).
- Push vegetables to one side of the skillet and add marinated shrimp to the other side. Cook until pink and opaque (3–4 minutes per side).
- Warm tortillas in another pan for about 30 seconds on each side.
- Serve hot with optional toppings like avocado slices or salsa.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 fajitas (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: Use fresh ingredients for optimal flavor. Customize your fajitas with toppings such as guacamole or pickled jalapeños for added zest.