Shrimp Fajitas Recipe

Shrimp fajitas in a large pan garnished with cilantro. The pan is sitting on a towel and around it is a bowl of rice and a bowl of limes wedges.

4.94 from 15 votes

Skip going out to eat and make this easy shrimp fajitas recipe at home! All you need is one pan and 30 minutes for a healthy and delicious meal. Serve with rice, beans, lettuce, tomato, avocado, and tortillas for the full experience! Gluten-free, dairy-free, low-carb, paleo, and Whole30.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mexican

Keyword easy shrimp fajitas recipe, Shrimp Fajitas, shrimp fajitas recipe

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 268kcal

Author Kelly Nardo

Equipment

cast iron

Ingredients

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
2 cups julienned onions (170 grams/about 1/2 a large onion)
4 cups julienned bell peppers (435 grams/3 medium bell peppers)
2 heaping cups sliced mushrooms (140 grams)
1 tablespoon taco seasoning (divided)
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon lime juice
salt and pepper, to taste
optional for serving: rice (white or cauliflower), tortillas, lettuce cups, chopped romaine, diced tomatoes, avocado, sour cream, fresh cilantro, lime wedges...

Instructions

Cook your veggies. In a large skillet or cast iron over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of oil and let it get hot. Add onion and a little salt and pepper and sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and slightly browned. Then add peppers and sauté for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Next, add 1/2 tablespoon of taco seasoning and mix to combine. Add in mushrooms and sauté for another 2-3 minutes. Remove vegetables from the pan.
Cook shrimp. Add the remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil. Place shrimp in the pan and sprinkle the half of remaining taco seasoning. Cook for 3-5 minutes, flipping halfway through until pink and cooked through. I like to add half the taco seasoning to one side of the shrimp, flip, and then add the rest.
Add your veggies back to the pan. Add lime juice and mix to combine until shrimp and veggies are incorporated.
Enjoy! Top with fresh cilantro and serve with sides of your choice.

Notes

to make shrimp fajita bowls, fill a bowl with chopped romaine (or greens of choice), add in your shrimp fajitas, top it with some of the toppings above, and use salsa as a dressing.

nutrition information does not include any additional toppings or sides

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