Quick & Flavorful Shrimp Fajitas 🍤 – Easy & Delicious!

It’s been a while since we had shrimp fajitas, or any Mexican food for that matter. With the holiday, we just haven’t thought of making it. This shrimp fajita recipe come together in no time and is full of flavor.

Shrimp fajitas have only three main ingredients, shrimp, onions, and mixed bell peppers with the addition of spices. The spices is where the flavor and creativity come in. You can make them mildly spicy, somewhat spicy or really spicy. The choice is yours!

You can also make this dish even simpler by using your favorite taco seasoning packet or if you want to make your own, try this DIY TACO SEASONING RECIPE. This will eliminate the measuring of the spices.

The process is very simple too! You start by sautéing fresh onions and bell peppers until they’re just right, then add in plump, juicy shrimp. A tasty mix of spices is added and sprinkled all over as it cooks, making it absolutely delicious and so simple!

As for the shrimp, using the largest shrimp you can find is suggested for your skillet fajitas. Whether you decide to take the tails off is up to you, but you may want to take them off to eliminate the step of removing the tails while eating. Not everyone wants to deal with that extra step.

Ingredients you will need for this recipe:

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 cups sliced bell peppers red, orange, yellow or a combination
• 1 onion thinly sliced
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro, optional for topping
• 1-pound large shrimp peeled and deveined, tails removed if desired
• lime wedges for serving optional
• flour tortillas and fajita toppings of your choice
• salt and pepper to taste

How to make shrimp fajitas:

Heat the oil in a big skillet on high heat.

Add in the peppers and onion, cooking them while stirring occasionally until they’re tender with a bit of char. Season them with a sprinkle of salt and pepper.

In a small bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and add salt and pepper to your liking.

Next, add the shrimp into the pan and sprinkle the seasoning mix over everything. Stir to blend everything together.

Cook for about 4-5 minutes until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.

Garnish with fresh cilantro if you prefer. If you want, add lime wedges for a zesty flavor addition.

Serve on its own or set out the flour tortillas and toppings on the side so everyone can build their own fajitas.

What to serve with shrimp fajitas:

Shrimp fajitas are a flavorful, low carb, and satisfying dish on its own or it pairs well with many different sides. Here are some great options to serve with shrimp fajitas:

Rice Dishes:

• Mexican Rice: Fluffy rice cooked with tomatoes, garlic, and spices.
• Garlic Lime Rice: A light and zesty rice dish flavored with fresh cilantro, garlic, and lime.
• Spanish Rice: A slightly spicy, tomato-based rice.
• Cilantro Lime Rice: Simple, zesty cilantro lime rice is vibrant and refreshing side.

Sides for Accompaniments:

• Refried Beans: Creamy and flavorful beans to balance the heat.
• Black Beans: Lightly seasoned, black beans are another excellent option.
• Pico de Gallo: A fresh, chunky salsa with tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and lime.

Tortillas:

• Warm Flour Tortillas: Soft and pliable tortillas for wrapping the shrimp and toppings.
• Corn Tortillas: If you prefer a more authentic, gluten-free option, corn tortillas work wonderfully.

Salads:

• Cabbage Slaw: A crunchy, tangy slaw with cabbage and a lime dressing.
• Simple Green Salad: With lettuce, tomatoes, and a light vinaigrette to balance the spiciness of the fajitas.