Shrimp Fajitas

Name: Shrimp Fajitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1.5 pound shrimp (peeled, deveined, tails on or off); 2 tablespoon olive oil; 2 bell peppers (sliced); 1 yellow onion (large, sliced); 2 tablespoon fajita seasoning; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground); 12 flour tortillas; 1 lime (cut into wedges, for serving); 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped, for garnish); 0.5 cup sour cream

Succulent seasoned shrimp with tender bell peppers and onions, served sizzling hot with warm tortillas and fresh lime.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 30 min
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Mexican
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $4.20/serving

Dietary

Nut-Free
Pescatarian
Soy-Free
Egg-Free
Low-Sugar
High-Protein

Ingredients

1.5 pound shrimp (peeled, deveined, tails on or off)
2 tablespoon olive oil
2 bell peppers (sliced)
1 yellow onion (large, sliced)
2 tablespoon fajita seasoning
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
12 flour tortillas
1 lime (cut into wedges, for serving)
0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped, for garnish)
0.5 cup sour cream

Instructions

Pat 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp dry with paper towels. In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp with 1 tablespoon fajita seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper until evenly coated. Set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat. Add 2 bell peppers and 1 large yellow onion. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp. Season with 1 tablespoon fajita seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper.
Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet. Add the seasoned shrimp to the other side and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until pink and opaque. Stir to combine with the vegetables.
While the shrimp and vegetables are cooking, warm 12 flour tortillas according to package instructions (microwave, oven, or dry skillet).
Serve the sizzling shrimp and vegetable mixture immediately with warm tortillas, fresh lime wedges, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro. Offer 1/2 cup sour cream on the side, if desired.

Notes

Feel free to add your favorite fajita toppings like salsa or guacamole.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 420
Protein: 30.5 g
Carbohydrates: 38.2 g
Fat: 15.5 g
Fiber: 4.1 g
Sodium: 950 mg
Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
Sugar: 3.2 g
Cholesterol: 230 mg