Shrimp Fajitas

These shrimp fajitas are tender Mexican seasoned shrimp cooked in a skillet with plenty of peppers and onions. An easy dinner that's just as good as what you'd get at a restaurant!

Course Main

Cuisine Mexican

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings

Calories 183kcal

Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cups sliced bell peppers red, orange, yellow or a combination
1 onion thinly sliced
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined, tails removed if desired
lime wedges for serving optional
flour tortillas and fajita toppings of your choice
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Heat the oil in a large pan over high heat. Add the peppers and onion to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender and charred on the edges. Season the vegetables with salt and pepper.
In a small bowl, mix together the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and salt and pepper to taste.
Add the shrimp to the pan and sprinkle the seasoning blend over the shrimp and vegetables. Stir to combine.
Cook for 4-5 minutes or until shrimp are pink and opaque.
Sprinkle the cilantro over the top and serve. Garnish with lime wedges if desired. Serve the flour tortillas and toppings on the side and have everyone assemble their own fajitas.

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