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Skillet Shrimp Fajitas

Savory Skillet Shrimp Fajitas: Quick Flavor Explosion!

This Skillet Shrimp Fajitas recipe brings vibrant colors and bold flavors to your dinner table in just 20 minutes, perfect for a flavorful weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fajitas
  • 1 pound Fresh shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 Yellow bell pepper sliced into thin strips
  • 1 Red bell pepper sliced into thin strips
  • 1 Orange bell pepper sliced into thin strips
  • 1 Red onion sliced
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil or any high-heat cooking oil
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper freshly ground
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or fresh garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika or regular paprika
For the Finish
  • 1 lime Lime juiced
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro chopped
  • 8 Tortillas flour or corn

Equipment

  • 12-inch cast iron skillet

Method
 

Directions
  1. Start by prepping all your ingredients to streamline the cooking process.
  2. In a small mixing bowl, combine the kosher salt, black pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, ground cumin, and smoked paprika.
  3. Place a 12-inch cast iron skillet over high heat and warm it up for about 2-3 minutes; then drizzle in 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
  4. Add the sliced onions and bell peppers to the hot skillet and sauté for around 5 minutes.
  5. Pour the remaining tablespoon of olive oil into the cleared space of the skillet, then add the shrimp and seasoning mix.
  6. Once cooked, squeeze fresh lime juice over the skillet and sprinkle chopped cilantro on top; serve immediately in tortillas.

Nutrition

Serving: 1fajitaCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 220mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These Skillet Shrimp Fajitas make for a quick dinner, bursting with delicious Mexican flavors. Customize seasoning and enjoy!

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