Dinner in a jiffy - these Shrimp Fajitas are not only good for you, but can be done in under 30 minutes! Peppers, onions and fajita spiced shrimp are all cooked in one skillet for an easy dinner.
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword shrimp fajitas
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time 10 minutesminutes
Total Time 25 minutesminutes
Servings 4servings
Calories 160kcal
Author Deborah Harroun
Ingredients
1lblarge shrimppeeled and deveined, tails removed
1teaspoonchili powder
1teaspoonsalt
1/4teaspooncumin
1/4teaspoongarlic powder
1/4teaspoonsmoked paprika
2tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil,divided
1red bell pepper,thinly sliced
1yellow bell pepper,thinly sliced
1/2yellow onion,halved and thinly sliced into half moons
1/2teaspoonsalt
juice of half a lime
cilantro
tortillas and other fajita toppings,if desired
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, chili powder, salt, cumin, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Stir to combine and let sit for about 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, onion and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Saute the peppers and onions until they are slightly softened, about 4 minutes. Remove the peppers and onions from the skillet to a plate.
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the same skillet. Add the shrimp mixture and cook until the shrimp are just cooked through, 4-5 minutes. Squeeze the lime juice over the shrimp. Add the peppers and onions back to the skillet and cook an additional minute to warm through.
Sprinkle the fajita mixture with cilantro. Serve on tortillas with desired fajita toppings.
Notes
Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts.Nutrition facts do not count tortillas or other fajita toppings.