Shrimp Fajitas are so flavorful and couldn't get any easier! A one-skillet shrimp fajitas recipe with plump juicy shrimp, tender charred vegetables with an amazing fajita marinade.
In a small bowl, combine marinade ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil, 4 cloves garlic, minced, 1 Tbsp lime juice (from 1/2 lime), 1 Tbsp cajun spice, 1/2 tsp salt.
Slice bell peppers, and onions the same 1/3” thickness and place vegetables in a medium bowl. Pour half of the marinade over the top then toss to combine.
In a second medium bowl, pat dry shrimp with a paper towel, add remaining half of the marinade and stir to combine.
Heat a large heavy pan over medium heat with 1/2 Tbsp oil and when hot, add shrimp in a single layer and sautee 1-2 minutes per side or just until cooked through and no longer translucent then promptly transfer to a plate.
In the same pan, add marinated vegetables and saute until soft and golden brown at the edges (10 min), stirring occasionally, then turn off the heat.
Add shrimp back to the pan along with 1/4 cup chopped cilantro. Squeeze fresh lime juice to taste over the mixture and toss to combine. Serve fajitas with warmed or toasted tortillas* and jalapeno ranch, or your favorite sauce.
Notes
*To Warm Tortillas: Wrap a stack of 5 in a damp paper towel and microwave 30 seconds at a time until warm.
* To Toast Tortillas: Place individual tortillas on a hot dry skillet, griddle, low gas flame or grill for about 15 seconds per side until lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts
Shrimp Fajitas Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
534
% Daily Value*
Fat
27
g
42
%
Saturated Fat
4
g
25
%
Cholesterol
286
mg
95
%
Sodium
1593
mg
69
%
Potassium
640
mg
18
%
Carbohydrates
44
g
15
%
Fiber
7
g
29
%
Sugar
7
g
8
%
Protein
30
g
60
%
Vitamin A
2840
IU
57
%
Vitamin C
94.6
mg
115
%
Calcium
256
mg
26
%
Iron
5.5
mg
31
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.