Skillet Shrimp Fajitas Recipe
This Skillet Shrimp Fajitas Recipe is a quick, colorful and flavorful meal that you can make any day of the week. It is perfect for busy evenings when you want something tasty without spending hours in the kitchen. Juicy shrimp cook fast and soak up bold fajita spices beautifully.
Ingredients
- Large shrimp peeled and deveined
- Bell peppers in mixed colors
- Yellow or red onion
- Olive oil
- Garlic cloves
- Chili powder
- Ground cumin
- Smoked paprika
- Onion powder
- Garlic powder
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Fresh lime
- Fresh cilantro
- Warm flour or corn tortillas
These Ingredients for Skillet Shrimp Fajitas are easy to find and affordable. Fresh shrimp work best, but frozen shrimp also work if thawed properly.
Instructions
Prepare the Shrimp
- Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat them dry using paper towels. Dry shrimp sear better and absorb spices evenly.
Season the Shrimp
- Place shrimp in a bowl and add chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss gently until well coated.
Slice the Vegetables
- Cut bell peppers into thin strips and slice the onion evenly. Keep slices similar in size for even cooking.
Heat the Skillet
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Let the pan get hot before adding ingredients.
Cook the Vegetables
- Add peppers and onions to the skillet. Cook for five minutes, stirring often, until slightly soft but still crisp.
Add Garlic
- Add minced garlic to the vegetables. Stir and cook for thirty seconds until fragrant but not browned.
Cook the Shrimp
- Push vegetables to the side and add shrimp to the skillet. Cook shrimp for two minutes per side until pink.
Combine Everything
- Stir shrimp and vegetables together. Cook for one more minute so flavors blend well.
Finish with Lime
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the skillet. This brightens the flavors and adds freshness.
Garnish and Serve
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve hot with warm tortillas.
Notes
- Use cast iron for better heat and flavor.
- Do not overcook shrimp or they become rubbery.
- Add sliced jalapeños for extra heat.
- Use chicken or steak instead of shrimp if preferred.
- Serve low-carb by skipping tortillas and using lettuce wraps.
- Add a pinch of sugar if peppers are not sweet enough.