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Shrimp Fajitas Recipes

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Shrimp Fajitas are so flavorful and couldn’t get any less complicated! A one-skillet shrimp fajitas recipe with plump juicy shrimp, gentle charred veggies with an awesome fajita marinade. be sure to serve them with Jalapeño Ranch.

We adore re-growing restaurant exceptional meals at domestic like our Copycat bird Fajitas or Creamy Shrimp Pasta. homemade shrimp fajitas are a crowd pleaser and truly don’t disappoint.

Shrimp Fajitas Recipes
Shrimp Fajitas Recipes

How to Make One-Pan Shrimp Fajitas:
The perfect way to cook dinner fajitas is on the range top. they're brief, easy and come together in one pan. We additionally blanketed grilling commands below if you need to cook them exterior (think: camping!).


  1. Stir together cajun seasoning marinade elements in a small bowl.
  2. vicinity sliced peppers and onion in a bowl and stir in half of of the marinade.
  3. In a 2nd bowl, pat dry shrimp and stir inside the closing marinade.
  4. heat a large skillet over medium warmth with 1/2 Tbsp oil. Sautee shrimp 1-2 min in step with aspect then cast off.
  5. inside the identical pan, sautee veggies 10 min or until smooth and browned then flip off heat.
  6. upload returned shrimp with their amassed juices. Toss with 1/4 cup cilantro and a squeeze of sparkling lime juice. Serve with toasted tortillas and Jalapeño Ranch.


Shrimp Fajitas Recipes

INGREDIENTS:
Fajita Marinade Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 Tbsp lime juice from 1/2 lime
  • 1 Tbsp cajun spice
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Shrimp Fajita Ingredients:

  • 1 lb large shrimp peeled, deveined
  • 2 bell peppers (any color) sliced
  • 1/2 medium onion sliced
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
  • 2-3 tsp lime juice (from 1/2 lime)

To serve:

  • 8 small flour tortillas
  • Jalapeno Ranch
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 1 lime cut into wedges

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. In a small bowl, combine marinade ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil, 4 cloves garlic, minced, 1 Tbsp lime juice (from 1/2 lime), 1 Tbsp cajun spice, 1/2 tsp salt.
  2. Slice bell peppers, and onions the same 1/3” thickness and place vegetables in a medium bowl. Pour half of the marinade over the top then toss to combine.
  3. In a second medium bowl, pat dry shrimp with a paper towel, add remaining half of the marinade and stir to combine.
  4. Heat a large heavy pan over medium heat with 1/2 Tbsp oil and when hot, add shrimp in a single layer and sautee 1-2 minutes per side or just until cooked through and no longer translucent then promptly transfer to a plate.
  5. In the same pan, add marinated vegetables and saute until soft and golden brown at the edges (10 min), stirring occasionally, then turn off the heat.
  6. Add shrimp back to the pan along with 1/4 cup chopped cilantro. Squeeze fresh lime juice to taste over the mixture and toss to combine. Serve fajitas with warmed or toasted tortillas* and jalapeno ranch, or your favorite sauce.