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    Home » Recipes » Seafood

    Shrimp Fajitas

    Published: February 16, 2023 · Updated: February 23, 2023 · By: Krissy · 2 Comments
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    Mexican restaurant-style Shrimp Fajitas are easy to make at home! Serve them sizzling hot in a cast iron skillet with your favorite toppings for a quick and easy family favorite dinner.

    plate with shrimp fajitas in tortillas with guacamole and lime.

    Why I love this recipe

    • Irresistible flavor
    • Simple and fresh ingredients
    • Quick and easy recipe

    Ingredients needed to make Shrimp Fajitas

    The exact quantities are listed in the recipe card below, but here is a summary for your grocery list.

    • large tender shrimp - they get marinated in a mixture of fajita seasoning blend, fresh lime juice, lime zest, olive oil, and water
    • bell peppers - you can use a combination colorful bell peppers including yellow bell peppers, green bell peppers, and red bell pepper
    • onion - standard yellow onion is recommended but you can use red onion for a more mild flavor

    That's it!

    Ingredients used to make shrimp fajitas.

    How to make homemade Shrimp Fajitas

    Marinate shrimp: Combine the fajita seasoning blend with the lime zest, lime juice, olive oil, and cold water in a resealable plastic bag. Squeeze the bag to mix well. Place shrimp in the marinade and squeeze the bag to distribute the marinade over the shrimp. Squeeze all of the air out of the bag, seal well, and refrigerate for one hour (do not marinate any longer because the acid in the lime juice can actually "cook" the shrimp).

    Cook fajita veggies: Using a large skillet (cast iron preferred), heat over high heat with one tablespoon of oil. When the oil begins to soak, add sliced peppers and onions. Stir well to coat in oil and then allow the vegetables to sear, only tossing every so often to prevent burning. Once the peppers and onions have seared nicely but are still pretty firm, transfer them to a separate bowl.

    Cook shrimp: Add marinated shrimp along with all of the marinade to the hot pan. Use tongs to place the shrimp so that they all have contact with the bottom of the pan. Again, only stir every so often to prevent burning. You want the outside of the shrimp to sear without overcooking them, if possible. Once the bottoms of the shrimp are bright pink, flip them and allow the other side to sear.

    Combine: Once the shrimp are cooked through, reduce the heat to low, add the seared vegetables, toss to combine, and serve them sizzling hot.

    marinating shrimp for fajita recipe.
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    seared onions and peppers for shrimp fajita recipe.
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    combining peppers and onions with shrimp for fajita recipe.
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    sizzling hot shrimp fajitas in cast iron pan.
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    shrimp fajitas in tortillas with toppings.
    serve with tortillas and toppings

    Favorite fajita toppings

    • sour cream
    • pico de gallo
    • lime wedges
    • fresh cilantro

    Storage and Reheating

    Store leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerated them. Store any leftover toppings separately. Leftovers should be eaten within 3-5 days.

    The best way to reheat fajitas is to heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook them just until they are heated through while stirring frequently. Any longer may result in the shrimp and vegetables getting over cooked.

    cast iron pan of shrimp fajitas with toppings.

    Fajita FAQs

    Is there a good substitute for fajita seasoning?

    Fajita seasoning is a spice mix that you can buy pre-made or you can make it yourself. If you're in a hurry, taco seasoning will work as a substitute but won't deliver the best flavor.

    What kind of tortillas are served with fajitas?

    Warm tortillas are almost always served with fajitas. Whether you set out warm flour tortillas or corn tortillas is a matter of preference, but they should be on the smaller size so they are easier to handle.

    What type of shrimp is best for shrimp fajitas?

    Any variety of shrimp will work, but my preference with shrimp recipes is to always use uncooked and wild-caught large shrimp.

    What should you serve with fajitas?

    There are tons of sides that go great with shrimp or steak fajitas. When we have fajita night at our house, some of my favorite things to make include cilantro lime rice, elote or Mexican street corn salad, and of course a strong margarita.

    plate with homemade shrimp fajitas in tortillas.

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    cast iron pan of shrimp fajitas with toppings.

    Quick & Easy Shrimp Fajitas

    Mexican restaurant-style Shrimp Fajitas are easy to make at home! Serve them sizzling hot in a cast iron skillet with your favorite toppings for a quick and easy family favorite dinner.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Marinate time: 1 hour
    Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
    Scale: 6 servings
    Recipe Created By: Krissy Allori

    Ingredients

    • 1.5 pounds large uncooked shrimp (tail removed, vein cleaned, rinsed and patted dry )

    Marinade:

    • 2 Tablespoons fajita seasoning blend
    • 1 lime (zested and juiced)
    • 3 Tablespoons olive oil (avocado oil works well too)
    • 1 Tablespoon water

    Fajitas:

    • 1 Tablespoon avocado oil (can substitute with any kind of oil that can tolerate high heat)
    • 2 large bell peppers (stem and seeds removed, sliced into strips (can use red, yellow, orange, green, or a combination))
    • 1 large yellow onion (thinly sliced)

    Instructions

    • Marinate shrimp: Combine the fajita seasoning blend with the lime zest, lime juice, olive oil, and water in a resealable plastic bag. Squeeze the bag to mix well. Add the shrimp and squeeze the bag to distribute the marinade over the shrimp. Squeeze all of the air out of the bag, seal well, and refrigerate for one hour (do not marinate any longer because the acid in the lime juice can actually "cook" the shrimp).
      marinating shrimp for fajita recipe.

    Cook fajitas:

    • Cook vegetables: Using a large skillet (cast iron preferred), heat over high heat with avocado oil. When oil begins to soak, add sliced peppers and onions. Stir well to coat in oil and then allow the vegetables to sear, only tossing every so often to prevent burning. Once the peppers and onions have seared nicely but are still pretty firm, transfer them to a separate bowl.
      seared onions and peppers for shrimp fajita recipe.
    • Cook shrimp: Add marinated shrimp along with all of the marinade to the hot pan. Use tongs to place the shrimp so that they all have contact with the bottom of the pan. Again, only stir every so often to prevent burning. You want the outside of the shrimp to sear without overcooking them, if possible. Once the bottoms of the shrimp are bright pink, flip them and allow the other side to sear.
      cooking shrimp in marinade for fajita recipe.
    • Combine: Once the shrimp are cooked through, reduce the heat to low, add the seared vegetables, toss to combine, and serve them sizzling hot.
      combining peppers and onions with shrimp for fajita recipe.

    NUTRITION INFORMATION

    Calories: 192kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 713mg | Potassium: 291mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2000IU | Vitamin C: 75mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Val

      February 28, 2023 at 8:45 am

      5 stars
      This shrimp fajita recipe is SO amazing! I can't believe how easy they were to make!

      Reply
    2. Jamie

      February 28, 2023 at 8:30 am

      5 stars
      Loved these shrimp fajitas! So fresh and flavorful!

      Reply

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