Skillet Shrimp Fajitas
Juicy shrimp and sizzling peppers and onions seasoned with a homemade fajita spice blend and lime, served in warm tortillas. A quick, colourful seafood dinner.
By Tasty Nest Recipes Editorial TeamPublished
25 min total 8 fajitasEasy
Photo: Mark Bonica · CC BY 2.0. Illustrative photo; your results may look different.
About this recipe
Shrimp fajitas are one of the fastest dinners you can make: shrimp take just a few minutes to cook, and everything happens in one skillet. Peppers and onions are seared first until charred at the edges, then the seasoned shrimp go in.
A homemade spice blend of chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika and garlic tastes brighter than a packet mix. Bring the skillet to the table and let everyone build their own.
Equipment you'll need
- Large cast-iron skillet
Tips for success
- Get the pan very hot so the vegetables char rather than steam.
- Use large shrimp (21 to 25 per pound); they stay juicy in a hot pan.
- Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or wrapped in foil in the oven.
Substitutions and variations
- Use thinly sliced chicken breast (cook to 165°F / 74°C) or flank steak.
- Serve over rice or salad greens for a fajita bowl.
- Use corn tortillas for a gluten-free dinner.
Storage and reheating
To store: Refrigerate the filling for up to 2 days. Freezing is not recommended.
To reheat: Reheat briefly in a hot skillet just until warm, so the shrimp do not toughen.
Recipe
Skillet Shrimp Fajitas
Juicy shrimp and sizzling peppers and onions seasoned with a homemade fajita spice blend and lime, served in warm tortillas. A quick, colourful seafood dinner.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Total
- 25 min
- Yield
- 8 fajitas
- Level
- Easy
Ingredients
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Fajita seasoning
Fajitas
Instructions
Step 1: Season the shrimp
Mix the seasoning and toss two-thirds of it with the shrimp and 1 tablespoon oil.
Step 2: Char the vegetables
Heat the remaining oil in the skillet over high heat. Add the peppers and onion with the remaining seasoning and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 6 minutes until softened and charred in spots. Push to the sides.
Step 3: Cook the shrimp
Add the shrimp and garlic to the centre of the pan in a single layer. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
Step 4: Finish
Toss everything together and squeeze over the lime juice.
Step 5: Serve
Serve in warm tortillas with avocado, salsa, cilantro and lime wedges.
Cuisine: Tex-Mex · Course: Dinner
Estimated nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 460
- Protein
- 34 g
- Fat
- 14 g
- Carbs
- 50 g
- Fibre
- 4 g
- Sugars
- 6 g
Approximate values estimated from typical nutrition data for the listed ingredients, excluding optional toppings and serving suggestions. Actual values vary with brands, portion sizes and substitutions. Not verified by a dietitian or laboratory analysis.
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