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🌮 Shrimp Fajitas Recipe – Sizzling, Flavor-Packed, and Ready in Minutes!

Easy Shrimp Fajitas Recipe – Restaurant-Style Sizzling Fajitas at Home

Make sizzling shrimp fajitas at home with this quick, flavor-packed recipe! Loaded with juicy shrimp, colorful bell peppers, and zesty spices – better than restaurant fajitas!

🔥 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Shrimp fajitas are the perfect weeknight dinner — juicy shrimp seared to perfection with vibrant bell peppers and onions, all tossed in a bold homemade fajita seasoning. You can have this ready in under 25 minutes!

📝 Ingredients You’ll Need

Ingredient Quantity
Large shrimp, peeled & deveined 500g (1 lb)
Bell peppers (red, yellow, green) 1 of each, sliced
Onion (white or red) 1 large, sliced
Olive oil 2 tbsp
Lime juice 2 tbsp
Garlic (minced) 3 cloves
Fajita seasoning* 1 ½ tbsp
Salt & black pepper to taste
Fresh cilantro (optional) for garnish
Warm tortillas to serve

Homemade Fajita Seasoning:

  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes

👨‍🍳 How to Make Shrimp Fajitas

  1. Marinate the Shrimp:
    In a bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, lime juice, garlic, and fajita seasoning. Let it marinate for 10–15 minutes while prepping veggies.

  2. Cook the Vegetables:
    Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tbsp olive oil and sauté sliced onions and bell peppers until softened and slightly charred (about 5–7 minutes). Remove and set aside.

  3. Sear the Shrimp:
    In the same skillet, add the shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.

  4. Combine Everything:
    Return the veggies to the skillet, toss everything together, and squeeze fresh lime juice over the top.

  5. Serve Hot:
    Spoon the sizzling shrimp and veggies onto warm tortillas. Top with chopped cilantro, sour cream, avocado, or your favorite salsa.

🧪 Estimated Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

(Based on 4 servings, including 1 tortilla per person)

Nutrient Amount
Calories 310 kcal
Protein 28g
Carbohydrates 22g
Fat 14g
Saturated Fat 2.5g
Fiber 4g
Sugar 5g
Sodium 600mg
Cholesterol 180mg

✅ This makes it a high-protein, relatively low-calorie meal — great for those watching weight or on a balanced diet.
Note: Adjust calories based on toppings like sour cream, cheese, or guacamole.

🍽️ What to Serve with Shrimp Fajitas

Make your fajita night complete with any of these easy and crowd-pleasing sides:

🥗 1. Mexican Rice

Flavored with tomato, garlic, and cumin — this is a traditional and satisfying side.

🫘 2. Refried Beans or Black Beans

Creamy and full of fiber, they balance the spicy shrimp well.

🥑 3. Guacamole

Creamy avocado guacamole adds richness and cools down the heat.

🌽 4. Corn Salsa or Elote (Mexican Street Corn)

Adds a sweet, spicy, and smoky contrast.

🫓 5. Tortilla Chips with Salsa or Queso

Perfect as a starter or side — especially good for fajita night with guests.

🧅 6. Pickled Red Onions or Jalapeños

Adds a zingy, tangy crunch to every bite.

🧊 7. Cilantro Lime Slaw

Fresh, crunchy, and cooling — complements the warm, smoky flavors of the shrimp.

🍹 Bonus Drink Pairings

  • Virgin mojito
  • Lime agua fresca
  • Iced hibiscus tea


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