Description
Sizzling Shrimp Fajitas bring Mexican-inspired flavors straight to your kitchen, promising a zesty culinary adventure. Crisp peppers, juicy shrimp, and warm tortillas combine for a quick, delicious meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb (454 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 bell pepper (red, yellow, or green), sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnishes:
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Prepare a zesty marinade by combining olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Gently coat shrimp with the marinade, ensuring even coverage, and let sit for 15-20 minutes at room temperature to absorb flavors.
- Heat a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat, adding a light drizzle of olive oil if needed.
- Sauté sliced onions and bell peppers for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables become tender and develop a slight char.
- Transfer cooked vegetables to a separate plate, keeping the skillet hot.
- Add marinated shrimp to the same skillet, cooking 2-3 minutes per side until they turn completely pink and opaque.
- Avoid overcooking shrimp to prevent a rubbery texture.
- Return sautéed vegetables to the skillet with cooked shrimp, gently tossing to combine and warm through for an additional minute.
- Serve immediately with warm tortillas, garnishing with fresh chopped cilantro and lime wedges.
- Squeeze lime over fajitas just before eating to enhance the bright, fresh flavors.
Notes
- Enhance the marinade by adding a splash of lime juice for extra zesty flavor that brightens the entire dish.
- Swap out shrimp for chicken or tofu to create versatile protein options for different dietary preferences.
- Let shrimp sit in marinade exactly 15-20 minutes to prevent over-seasoning or making seafood too salty.
- Use cast-iron skillet for better caramelization and deeper flavor development during cooking process.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg