Description
Shrimp Fajitas are a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the essence of Mexican cuisine to your table. With succulent shrimp sautéed with colorful bell peppers and onions, every bite bursts with smoky and zesty goodness. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this easy-to-make recipe ensures everyone will be asking for seconds. Serve them with warm tortillas and your favorite toppings for an unforgettable culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 yellow bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 large onion (sliced)
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Slice the bell peppers and onion into strips.
- In a bowl, coat the shrimp with taco seasoning until evenly covered.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add the seasoned shrimp and cook until pink, about 2 minutes.
- Add the sliced bell peppers and onion to the skillet; stir-fry until veggies are tender-crisp, about 3 minutes.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the mixture before serving.
- Serve hot on warmed tortillas with desired toppings like avocado or sour cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 fajitas (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 160mg