Easy Shrimp Fajitas
These Shrimp Fajitas are Easy to make in one pan and ready in under 30 minutes. You can adjust the homemade seasoning to your preference and add extra toppings to your tacos like Salsa and Guacamole.
Reader Marilou Says: “Made this for my family! Very easy! I love all your recipes!” ★★★★★
I love the convenience of frozen shrimp because it’s easy to defrost and cooks in just a few minutes. These easy shrimp fajitas are a family favorite and while they taste delicious on Flour Tortillas, I also like to serve them in a bowl with rice and beans.
Shrimp Fajita Marinade
Typically when making steak or chicken fajitas, you need to marinate the meat for flavor and tenderness. But since shrimp is more delicate it will take on flavors easily without having to do a long marinade.
I do a homemade spice blend of chili powder, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Then mix it with the shrimp and little bit of oil. I also add some of the seasoning to the onions and peppers for more flavor.
How to Cook
My preferred method is cooking the shrimp fajitas in a cast iron skillet. I love the sear you get and the flavor from cast iron.
Other options include cooking them on a grill pan in the grill. Sheet Pan in the oven or on the stove in a regular skillet. Whichever method you choose, please don’t overcook the shrimp!
How to Serve
These fajitas need to be served right away. Otherwise the shrimp will get smaller and tough the longer they cook. To serve them in the cast iron skillet, place a trivet or mat on the table and a silicon handle cover if it is hot.
I topped these with a simple guacamole. Other toppings can include- Salsa, pico de gallo, or sliced jalapenos for spice. Fajitas are best served on warm flour tortillas, but if you need them to be gluten free, then try cassava flour tortillas.
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Ingredients
Fajita Seasoning:
- 2 teaspoon Chili Powder
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- Black Pepper
Fajitas:
- 1 Pound Large Shrimp Peeled
- 2 Bell Peppers I used Red and Green, sliced thin
- ½ Yellow Onion sliced thin
- 2 tablespoon Oil
- Fajita Seasoning Mix
- 6 Flour Tortillas
- Avocado Smashed with some salt and lime juice.
Instructions
- Peel, de-vein, and pat shrimp dry. Remove the tails if you prefer. Season the shrimp with fajita seasoning and 1 tablespoon of oil.
- Preheat a cast Iron skillet and add oil, bell peppers, onions, and remaining seasoning. Stir well and cook for about 7 minutes till onions and peppers become soft.
- Remove onions and peppers from skillet and place seasoned shrimp on skillet. Cook for about 2 minutes or until shrimp is a light pink. Flip shrimp over and cook for another 2 minutes or until shrimp is no longer opaque. Do not over cook the shrimp, it will become rubbery.
- Heat flour tortillas on a clean skillet until warm, and keep in foil or wrapped in a clean kitchen towel. Serve shrimp fajitas in warm tortillas and top with extra salsa or guacamole.
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Nutrition
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Made this for my family! Very easy! I love all your recipes!
Thank you Marilou! So glad your family enjoyed it 🙂