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Shrimp Fajitas: Quick and Flavorful Weeknight Dinner


  • Author: amelia
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Sizzling shrimp tossed with vibrant peppers and onions, seasoned with smoky spices, and wrapped in warm tortillas for a fast, tasty dinner everyone will love.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced

  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced

  • 1 onion, sliced

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 tbsp fajita seasoning

  • Salt & pepper, to taste

  • 6 small flour or corn tortillas

  • Optional: lime wedges, sour cream, cilantro, avocado


Instructions

  • Cook veggies: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté bell peppers and onions until tender-crisp, about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.

  • Cook shrimp: Add remaining oil and shrimp to the skillet. Sprinkle with fajita seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook until shrimp turn pink and opaque, about 3–4 minutes.

  • Combine: Return veggies to skillet and toss everything together for 1 minute.

  • Serve: Warm tortillas and fill with shrimp mixture. Add toppings as desired.

Notes

  • Use pre-made fajita seasoning or make your own blend.

  • Swap shrimp for chicken or tofu for variation.

  • Serve with rice or beans for a heartier meal.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes

Nutrition

  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 600 mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Carbohydrates: 28 g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 25 g