These quick and easy shrimp fajitas are a perfect weeknight dinner option. Made with marinated shrimp, bell peppers, and onions, these fajitas are packed with flavor and ready in no time. Serve them with warm tortillas, sour cream, guacamole, and your favorite toppings for a satisfying and delicious meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound of shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 bell peppers (red, green, and yellow), sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 3 tablespoons of olive oil
- 2 tablespoons of fajita seasoning
- 1 lime, juiced
- 8 tortillas, warmed
- Optional toppings: sour cream, guacamole, shredded cheese, salsa
Directions
- In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, bell peppers, onion, olive oil, fajita seasoning, and lime juice. Toss to coat everything well.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and vegetable mixture to the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes, or until the shrimp is cooked through and the vegetables are tender-crisp.
- While the shrimp and vegetables are cooking, warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or wrap them in foil and heat them in the oven.
- Serve the cooked shrimp and vegetables in warm tortillas. Top with sour cream, guacamole, shredded cheese, and salsa, if desired.
- Enjoy your delicious and flavorful quick and easy shrimp fajitas!
Interesting Facts
Fajitas originated in Texas, where Mexican ranch workers would grill skirt steak over an open fire and serve it with tortillas.
Shrimp are a great source of lean protein and are low in calories.
Bell peppers are rich in antioxidants and vitamin C.
Using a variety of colored bell peppers adds visual appeal to the dish.