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Quick + easy Mexican shrimp skillet (+ video)

April 24, 2017 By Kathryn Doherty

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This quick and easy Mexican shrimp skillet is a one-pan dinner ready in just 20 minutes! It’s great over rice or quinoa, in tacos or as a wrap!This quick and easy Mexican shrimp skillet is a one-pan dinner ready in just 20 minutes! It's packed with flavor and great for rice bowls or tacos! #shrimp #easydinner #easyrecipe

I hope you had a lovely weekend!

We played outside all day Saturday – biking/walking on the greenway and planting in the garden (yay for Earth Day), which was fortunate because Sunday was a cold and chilly mess of a day.

My husband took the kids out in their raincoats at one point to splash and play and just get some fresh air.

I had a ton of work I’d planned to do but just wasn’t feeling it. We all ended up curling up on the couch together in the afternoon to watch a movie. It was kinda nice 💕

Today though, I’ve got Cinco de Mayo on my mind. 🎉💃🍹

It falls on a Friday this year which means there’s room for all the margaritas and celebrating!

I might try this blackberry lemonade margarita to start us off, alongside my loaded southwestern hummus and maybe this triple layer Mexican party dip. I think these Instant Pot refried beans sound like a winning side and I may have to finish off the night with this scratch made rum cake. 😋

Sometimes for holidays like this, I want to be festive but you know I always skew simple. And fast. And healthyish.

So I thought I’d share my quick and easy Mexican shrimp skillet.

This quick and easy Mexican shrimp skillet is a one-pan dinner ready in just 20 minutes!

Just a few basic ingredients, some delicious spices and you’ve got a fantastic, flavorful dinner ready in 20 minutes!

It’s also gluten-free and low-carb as is. 👍

We serve this over steamed brown rice or quinoa or use it for rice bowls, tacos or in wraps. It would even be great over some toasted bread with a sprinkle of cheese for an appetizer.

There’s lots of ways to enjoy it!

(Same goes for southwest Air Fryer shrimp, which is a quick and easy recipe with similar flavors.)

This quick and easy Mexican shrimp skillet is a one-pan dinner ready in just 20 minutes!

A few tips on this easy Mexican shrimp skillet:

– I buy frozen shrimp, which is actually fresher than “fresh” shrimp in the grocery store case. Wait, what?! Yup. The shrimp they have on display in the seafood case is almost always frozen shrimp that they’ve recently thawed. So buying it still frozen is a better move. Unless you can get it from a boat!

– I love, love getting my shrimp already peeled and deveined – saves so much time. Highly recommend if you can find it that way. 👌

– I prefer the 21-30 size shrimp, but you can use your favorite size.

– Cooking shrimp with the tail on helps give it more flavor. But I usually remove mine after that so it’s easier to serve and eat, especially for my kids.

– You can cook the shrimp in batches, if needed. Just make sure not to overcook your shrimp!

– You can adjust the amount of jalapeño, and whether you use seeds and membranes from the jalapeño pepper, to control the amount of heat here. 🌶

– The fresh cilantro and lime juice really make this dish pop and add some brightness and freshness at the end – don’t skip them!

This quick and easy Mexican shrimp skillet is a one-pan dinner ready in just 20 minutes!

And stay tuned, cause I’ve got another delicious shrimp recipe coming up for you next week! (You can sign up for my free e-newsletter. Bonus: You’ll get my free e-cookbook with 10 healthy weeknight dinners!)

I hope you have a wonderful week!

XO,

Kathryn

P.S.

I created a new VIDEO for this recipe! Be sure to watch it!

Yield: 4 people

Easy Mexican shrimp skillet

This quick and easy Mexican shrimp skillet is a one-pan dinner ready in just 20 minutes!

This quick and easy Mexican shrimp skillet is a one-pan dinner ready in just 20 minutes! It’s great over rice or quinoa, in tacos or as a wrap!

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1-2 small jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 1/4 lbs. shrimp, peeled and deveined

For serving:

  • Chopped fresh cilantro
  • Squeeze of fresh lime juice

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add onion and peppers and sauté 5-7 minutes, until tender.
  3. Add garlic and seasonings and sauté an additional 30 seconds.
  4. Add shrimp to pan in an even layer and cook 1-2 minutes per side, until just cooked through.
  5. Remove and serve sprinkled with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice.

Notes

I prefer the 21-30 size shrimp, but you can use your favorite size.

You can cook the shrimp in batches, if needed. Just make sure not to overcook your shrimp!

You can adjust the amount of jalapeño, and whether you use seeds, to control the amount of heat here.

The fresh cilantro and lime juice really make this dish pop - don’t skip them!

This goes great over rice or quinoa, or in tacos or wraps.

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Nutrition Information:


Amount Per Serving: Calories: 149Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 179mgSodium: 845mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gProtein: 20g
© Kathryn Doherty
Cuisine: Mexican / Category: Seafood
This quick and easy Mexican shrimp skillet is a one-pan dinner ready in just 20 minutes! It's packed with flavor and great for rice bowls or tacos! #shrimp #easydinner #easyrecipe

This quick and easy Mexican shrimp skillet is a one-pan dinner ready in just 20 minutes! It's packed with flavor and great for rice bowls or tacos! #shrimp #easydinner #easyrecipe

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Comments

  1. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

    April 24, 2017 at 7:48 AM

    Yay to not working this weekend! The weather was crazy yesterday, and today for that matter, but I’m glad your kiddos enjoyed it anyways! This skillet is calling my name, Kathryn! I’m a huge fan of easy skillet shrimp, and while I always have big plans for the shrimp, like tacos or salads, I end up just eating them right out of the skillet. Clearly I have no self control. 🙂 These are perfect for Cinco de Mayo, or just any ole weeknight dinner! Pinned! Cheers, friend!

    Reply
    • Kathryn says

      April 25, 2017 at 5:35 PM

      I have next to no self control around shrimp myself! They’re so addictive! XO

      Reply
  2. KalynsKitchen says

    April 24, 2017 at 8:24 AM

    YUM! I love to use frozen shrimp in recipes. My dad was a huge shrimp fan so it was what we always had for a special meal at our house. This looks wonderful!

    And thanks for the shout-out for my Instant Pot Refried Beans!

    Reply
    • Kathryn says

      April 25, 2017 at 5:36 PM

      Thanks Kalyn! I’ve always got some frozen shrimp on hand – cooks up so easy and yes, it does feel special 💕

      Reply
  3. Luci's Morsels says

    April 24, 2017 at 5:57 PM

    This looks delicious! Love the simplicity of the recipe, skillets are so great for busy nights.

    Luci’s Morsels | fashion. food. frivolity.

    Reply
    • Kathryn says

      April 25, 2017 at 5:36 PM

      Completely agree Luci!

      Reply
  4. Kelli McGrane says

    April 25, 2017 at 6:24 AM

    Love how simple this is! It’d go perfectly with a margarita 😉

    Reply
    • Kathryn says

      April 25, 2017 at 5:37 PM

      Agreed! Sounds like a great pairing to me! 😊

      Reply
  5. Adina says

    April 25, 2017 at 10:36 AM

    What an amazing looking dish, I am totally drooling now! I wonder if I should make this for dinner, if I have enough shrimps in the freezer.

    Reply
    • Kathryn says

      April 25, 2017 at 5:38 PM

      Thanks Adina! Frozen shrimp are so great to have on hand – hope you do try this! 😊

      Reply
  6. Megan @ MegUnprocessed says

    April 27, 2017 at 11:29 PM

    One pan meals are so great for busy weeknights.

    Reply
    • Kathryn says

      May 2, 2017 at 7:29 PM

      100% agree!

      Reply
  7. Ray A. Nancarrow says

    May 16, 2017 at 4:58 AM

    I just finish making my own pizza, dough, sauce everything, Your Mexican shrimp a tasty way of getting calories back down. Totally enjoyed it.

    Reply
    • Kathryn says

      May 17, 2017 at 2:08 PM

      So happy to hear you enjoyed it Ray! Thanks so much for sharing!

      Reply
  8. Maria says

    June 7, 2017 at 4:12 AM

    This looks gorgeous, I’m a big fan of spicy food so love to try out Mexican recipes will be giving this one a whirl!

    Reply
  9. Kevin Wright says

    November 30, 2017 at 2:50 PM

    This looks good. I was just wondering if the shrimp needs to be thawed or can it be cooked on the skillet directly from the freezer?

    Reply
    • Kathryn says

      November 30, 2017 at 5:31 PM

      Hi Kevin! The shrimp for this need to be thawed. My go-to method for quickly thawing frozen shrimp is to put them in a colander and run cold water over them and toss them occasionally. It usually only takes 5 or so minutes for them to thaw out and then they are ready to cook. I hope that helps!

      Reply
      • Kevin Wright says

        December 1, 2017 at 8:33 PM

        Thank you for the information, Kathryn! It is very helpful!

        Reply
  10. Kevin says

    December 1, 2017 at 8:32 PM

    Thank you for the information, Kathryn! It is very helpful!

    Reply
  11. alma gallegos says

    December 17, 2017 at 9:13 PM

    For the frozen shrimp do you have to thaw them out or can you just cook them frozen and they will defrost?

    Reply
    • Kathryn says

      December 18, 2017 at 3:10 PM

      You can use frozen shrimp, but they do need to be thawed before you start cooking them in this recipe. You can thaw them overnight in the refrigerator but if I’ve forgotten to do that, I just put them in a strainer and run them under cold water for 5 or so minutes until they are thawed and ready to use. Hope that helps!

      Reply
  12. Tammy says

    January 29, 2018 at 8:29 PM

    We loved these and they are really easy to make! Wrapped them in a flour tortilla. YUM

    Reply
    • Kathryn says

      January 30, 2018 at 4:27 PM

      I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed them! Thanks for sharing Tammy! 😊

      Reply
  13. Maddie says

    June 4, 2018 at 9:17 PM

    Just saw your recipe and made a trip to Trader Joe’s for their Shrimp. It was sooo good. Made it with rice and beans. Next time will make shrimp tacos.

    Reply
    • Kathryn says

      June 5, 2018 at 9:58 AM

      I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed this Maddie – thanks for sharing! I definitely love how versatile it is and how many different ways we can enjoy it! 😊

      Reply
  14. Janet Lsrson says

    November 26, 2018 at 8:17 PM

    I tried your Mexican shrimp for my husband and myself. I was going to put it over rice….and then I thought a soft taco would be better. Well…we put a little sour cream on the taco and my husband could not get enough. I only had one small soft taco….he couldn’t stop eating it. I didn’t have everything in the house….like a fresh jalepeno pepper….I just used the ones in a jar……but it was so good!! Kudos to you. I’m making it again tomorrow!!😋😋

    Reply
    • Kathryn says

      November 28, 2018 at 11:13 AM

      Oh I’m so happy to hear that Janet!! Thanks so much for sharing! 😊

      Reply
  15. Maggie Unzueta says

    November 30, 2018 at 3:18 AM

    This dish looks SO deliciously good. I wish I could eat that right now!

    Reply
    • Kathryn says

      November 30, 2018 at 9:18 AM

      Thanks! I hope you try it!

      Reply
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  17. JANICE says

    June 2, 2019 at 2:49 PM

    Do you cook the shrimp from frozen or do you thaw the shrimp?

    Reply
    • Kathryn says

      June 5, 2019 at 9:29 AM

      Hi Janice! You can use frozen shrimp in this recipe but they do need to be thawed first. You can do that quickly by putting the shrimp in a colander and letting them thaw under running cool water. I hope that helps!

      Reply
  18. AMC says

    August 11, 2020 at 2:48 PM

    Do you think pepperoncinis could work instead of jalapeños? That’s what I have on hand.

    Reply
    • Kathryn Doherty says

      August 11, 2020 at 3:04 PM

      Hmm, I’m not sure that’d be a great swap given the other flavors here. Probably you could just skip the jalapeños all together, and if you wanted a bit of a kick to the recipe, you could add a small amount of red pepper flakes (1/4 teaspoon or so) and/or serve it with some hot sauce. Hope that helps!

      Reply
      • Ashley says

        August 11, 2020 at 7:52 PM

        Red pepper flakes worked perfectly! Thank you!

        Reply
        • Kathryn Doherty says

          August 12, 2020 at 7:15 AM

          Excellent, glad to hear it!

          Reply
  19. Zoie Penick says

    January 26, 2021 at 6:38 PM

    My sister and I made this for dinner today. We loved it! Our family loved it as well. It’s definitely a quick and easy meal to make. Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
    • Kathryn Doherty says

      January 27, 2021 at 9:08 AM

      Yay, I’m so happy to hear it was a hit! Thanks so much for sharing! 😊

      Reply

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