Shrimp Fajitas Recipe

Shrimp Fajitas Recipe

from natashaskitchen.com
30 min
4 servings

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.

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
  • 1 lb large shrimp (peeled, deveined)
  • 2 bell peppers ((any color) sliced)
  • 1/2 medium onion (sliced)
  • 1/4 cup cilantro (chopped)
  • 2-3 tsp lime juice ((from 1/2 lime))
  • 8 small flour tortillas
  • Jalapeno Ranch
  • 1 avocado (sliced)
  • 1 lime (cut into wedges)

Directions

  1. 1

    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.

  2. 2

    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.

  3. 3

    In a second medium bowl, pat dry shrimp with a paper towel, add remaining half of the marinade and stir to combine.

  4. 4

    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.

  5. 5

    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.

  6. 6

    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.