Shrimp Fajitas – Create a Flavor-Packed Fiesta Fast!
Shrimp Fajitas are a quick and delicious meal that brings the vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine to your table in just minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Flour or corn tortillas
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add sliced onion and bell pepper, sauté until softened.
- Add minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper; stir to combine.
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
- Warm tortillas in a separate pan or microwave.
- Serve shrimp mixture in tortillas, garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.
Notes
- For extra heat, add sliced jalapeños to the skillet.
- Serve with avocado or guacamole for added creaminess.
- Can be made with chicken or beef instead of shrimp.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg