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Quick Skillet Shrimp Fajitas for Easy Weeknight Dinners

Close-up of flavorful, charred shrimp fajitas with colorful bell peppers and red onions on a white plate.
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Make flavorful, sizzling shrimp fajitas quickly in one skillet. This easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and delivers Tex-Mex flavor with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 2 bell peppers (one red, one green), sliced
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 8 small flour tortillas
  • Optional toppings: salsa, sour cream, avocado slices

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp with lime juice, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the sliced onions and bell peppers to the skillet. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften and char slightly.
  4. Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet. Add the seasoned shrimp to the empty side of the skillet in a single layer.
  5. Cook the shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink and opaque throughout. Do not overcook.
  6. Toss the shrimp and vegetables together gently. Cook for one more minute until everything is heated through.
  7. Warm the flour tortillas according to package directions.
  8. Serve the sizzling shrimp and vegetable mixture immediately in the warm tortillas with your favorite toppings.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, you can add 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder to the seasoning mix.
  • If you prefer, use a sheet pan instead of a skillet and roast at 400°F (200°C) for 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Use low carb tortillas for a lower carbohydrate option.

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