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    Home » Mexican Recipes » Easy Skillet Shrimp Fajitas

    Easy Skillet Shrimp Fajitas

    Published Apr 30, 2020 · Modified Dec 15, 2022 by Renee · 3 Comments · This post may include affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Quick and Easy Skillet Shrimp Fajitas- One pan and ready in 20 minutes!

    Two shrimp tacos on a plate with a skillet in the back

    One pan meals are my jam, especially when the dish is quick and easy to whip up like these shrimp fajitas.

    I keep frozen shrimp stocked in the freezer which is perfect for when I need a fast and delicious meal.

    Two tacos on a white plate with a skillet in the background.

    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.

    Toss everything around, and that's it!

    Tongs grabbing shrimp out of a skillet.

    How to Cook Shrimp Fajitas

    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 try,  just please don't overcook the shrimp!

    These fajitas need to be served right away. Otherwise the shrimp will get smaller and tough the longer they cook.

    Two Shrimp Fajitas on a white plate and topped with guacamole.

    Fajita Toppings and Pairings

    I topped these tacos with a simple guacamole. Other toppings can include- Salsa, chopped cilantro, or sliced jalapenos for spice.

    Fajitas are best served with warm flour tortillas, but you can also serve them without tortillas and have a side of Mexican Rice and Beans.

    Check out these delicious Taco Recipes:

    Carne Asada Street Tacos

    Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos

    Baked Fish Tacos

    Two Shrimp Fajita tacos on Flour tortilla and a skillet of more shrimp on the side.

    Easy Skillet Shrimp Fajitas

    Renee
    Quick and Easy Skillet Shrimp Fajitas- One pan and ready in 20 minutes!
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Servings 6 Tacos

    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. Season with the fajita seasoning and 1 tablespoon of oil.
    • Preheat Cast Iron skillet and place remaining 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 tortillas and top with guacamole.

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    Notes

    More Taco Recipes:
    Carne Asada Street Tacos
    Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos
    Baked Fish Tacos

    Nutrition

    Calories: 207kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 14gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 856mgPotassium: 248mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1580IUVitamin C: 52mgCalcium: 97mgIron: 2mg

    Nutritional information is provided as an estimate only and depends on ingredients and amounts used. Thai Caliente makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.

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    1. Marilou Thompson says

      July 21, 2020 at 6:40 pm

      Made this for my family! Very easy! I love all your recipes!

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      • Renee says

        July 22, 2020 at 7:36 am

        Thank you Marilou! So glad your family enjoyed it 🙂

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