Skillet Shrimp Fajitas
These 20-minute shrimp fajitas are easy to make in a skillet and come out so flavorful. Just 5 ingredients needed!
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon canola oil, divided
- 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning, divided
- 1 medium white onion, sliced in ¼-inch thick slices
- 2 medium bell peppers, (mixed colors), sliced in ¼-inch thick slices
- 1 lb. medium shrimp (such as 31-40 size), peeled and deveined
For serving:
- Tortillas, warmed
- Shredded cheese, shredded lettuce, salsa or pico de gallo, avocado, etc.
Instructions
- Heat ½ teaspoon of canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the onion and peppers and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of the fajita seasoning mix.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until the veggies are tender, about 7-8 minutes. (If your pan is too dry after the first few minutes, and if the veggies have already gotten a bit of char on them, you can add a few splashes of water. You can also cover the pan if you want to steam them a little at the end, especially if you prefer very tender veggies.)
- Meanwhile, season the shrimp with the remaining tablespoon of the fajita seasoning mixture.
- Remove the onion and peppers from the pan and cover on a plate or in a bowl to keep warm.
- Add the remaining oil to the same pan and add the seasoned shrimp.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp is just cooked through, about 2-3 minutes.
- Return the onion and peppers to the pan and stir well to combine.
- Turn off the heat and serve the shrimp fajitas in warmed tortillas with desired toppings. Enjoy!
Notes
Shrimp: I used a pound of medium shrimp, such as the 31-40 a pound size. You can substitute another size shrimp, but you’ll need to adjust your cooking time.
Shrimp prep: The shrimp need to be completely thawed as well as peeled and deveined for this recipe. Please plan accordingly. (You can ask your seafood counter to prep these for you if needed. Or buy the peeled and deveined frozen shrimp that are ready to go. If frozen, thaw under running cold water for 2-3 minutes until thawed.)
Peppers: Using two different colored bell peppers adds some great flavor and color interest. Feel free to choose from green, yellow, red and orange bell peppers. (Or substitute in some of the cute mini sweet peppers from the bag.)
Fajita seasoning: We love homemade fajita seasoning, which is so very easy to mix up yourself, but you can certainly use a store-bought mix.
Nutrition
Calories: 138kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 645mg | Potassium: 294mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2068IU | Vitamin C: 78mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 1mg
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