Easiest Skillet Shrimp Fajitas
These Skillet Shrimp Fajitas come together in just one pan for minimal clean up. They take 10 minutes to cook and are PACKED with flavour!
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, tex mex
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 333kcal
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb shrimp
- 1 tbsp fajita seasoning storebought or homemade
- salt & pepper, to taste
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari if gluten-free
- 1 tsp vinegar
- 1 small red onion, sliced
- 1 each red, green and yellow pepper, sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges, for garnish
- 12 corn tortillas, to serve
Homemade fajita seasoning (if not using store bought) - use just 1 tbsp of this mix and save the rest for another time
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp paprika smoked is preferred
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp each salt & pepper
- 1 pinch chili flakes
Mix seasoning, lime juice, soy sauce, vinegar, salt & pepper and garlic together in a small bowl. Pour marinade over shrimp in a resealable plastic bag or in a large bowl and let marinate for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, slice peppers and onions. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Once oil is smoking, add peppers and onions, sauteeing for 2-3 minutes until charred.
Add shrimp and all of marinade, reducing heat to medium-high and sauteeing for another 2 minutes until shrimp is no longer translucent.
Meanwhile, microwave corn tortillas or heat in the oven for a few minutes until soft and warm. Remove shrimp from heat and add to tortillas, garnishing with cilantro and lime wedges. Serve and enjoy!
Make your own fajita seasoning and store it in the pantry to use anytime you want to make fajitas.
Marinate the shrimp for at least 10 minutes or up to 2 hours.
The shrimp is done when it's no longer translucent.
Add on extra toppings like guacamole, refried beans, cotija cheese and more.
Serve with a side of Spanish rice, cowboy caviar or refried beans.
Store the leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days. Microwave the shrimp mixture or reheat it in a pan on the stovetop and then assemble your fajitas fresh.
Calories: 333kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 286mg | Sodium: 1220mg | Potassium: 296mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 71IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 238mg | Iron: 4mg