Easy Shrimp Fajitas
When dinner needs to be quick but full of flavor, you’ll want these shrimp fajitas on the menu! Juicy shrimp are seasoned with a homemade blend of spices, then cooked with sizzling bell peppers and onions for a fresh and delicious meal that’s ready in less than 30 minutes.
This meal has it all. ✅
Protein, fiber, flavor, DIY, quick…these are my weeknight dinner musts and these shrimp fajitas deliver on all accounts!
This version keeps it simple with juicy shrimp, sautéed peppers and onions – all tucked into warm tortillas and topped with cool and crunchy toppings. It’s the perfect type of meal to serve a family because everyone can build their own fajita and add their own toppings.
😋 Seriously delicious: Flavorful, juicy, and a delicious mix of warm, cool, tender, and crunchy flavors.
🛒 Made with simple ingredients: Shrimp, veggies, and pantry spices plus some toppings, nothing fancy needed!
⏱️ Ready in 25 minutes: Shrimp cooks so quickly, helping this meal get to the table super fast!
🔥 One-pan dinner: Minimal cleanup, maximum flavor is always appreciated.
🌈 Colorful & fun to eat: The DIY, family style keeps everyone happy and it’s easy to customize for everyone’s preferences.
💪 Veggie and protein-packed: This meal has it all. Protein from the shrimp, veggies from the peppers and toppings, carbs from the tortillas, and flavor all around.
You’ll also want to try shrimp quesadillas, black bean tostadas, taco salad, and steak quesadillas.
Perfect, easy and light meal. Thank you again for inspiring me to cook! –Gayle
Ingredient Notes
You’ll need some fresh ingredients and pantry staples to bring this easy meal to the table: spices (salt, cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper), bell peppers, onion, garlic, shrimp, oil, tortillas, and fresh toppings (tomatoes, lettuce, lime, cheese, sour cream, salsa).
Emily’s Tips & Tricks
- Pro tip: Shrimp cook in just a few minutes, so be careful not to overcook them or they will end up dry and rubbery. Cook in the hot skillet just until they turn pink and opaque, it shouldn’t take more than a few minutes, but will vary a bit based on the size. Cut one open if you want to check and make sure it’s cooked through.
- Shortcuts: You could swap out the seasonings for your favorite taco seasoning mix.
- Feeding kids without pressure: These shrimp fajitas are served family-style, which make it easy to serve to the whole family. Let everyone build their own perfect fajita and serve with a few extra sides (fruit, bread) if your kids don’t yet like the toppings. 🙂
Shrimp Fajitas Recipe
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stove
- Cuisine: Mexican
Description
These shrimp fajitas are packed with tender shrimp, sizzling peppers and onions, and fresh flavor! Ready in less than 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- 1/2 tsp. sea salt
- 1/2 tsp. cumin
- 1/4 tsp. oregano
- 1/8 tsp. smoked paprika
- pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 bell peppers (1 yellow, 1 red)
- 1 yellow onion
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 16 oz. raw shrimp (peeled and deveined, no tails)
- 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
- 8 flour fajita-size tortillas
- fresh toppings: diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, lime wedges, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, salsa
Instructions
- Prep ingredients:
In a small pinch bowl, stir together sea salt, cumin, oregano, and smoked paprika.
Slice bell peppers in thin strips.
Slice onion in half moons.
Mince garlic cloves. - Prep toppings: Thinly slice lettuce, chop tomatoes, cut limes into wedges and place onto a platter for serving.
- Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced peppers and onions to the skillet. Cook, stirring every minute or so for about 4-5 minutes, until softened. Add garlic and shrimp to the skillet and sprinkle with seasonings. Cook for 4-5 minutes, just until shrimp are cooked through; they will be pink and opaque. Cooking time will vary slightly based on the size of the shrimp.
- Wrap tortillas in a kitchen towel and warm gently in the microwave.
- Assemble fajitas. Layer shrimp and pepper mixture into flour tortillas and top with toppings as desired.
Notes
- Storage: Store leftover components in airtight containers in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Reheat shrimp and pepper mixture in a hot skillet for a few minutes, just until heated through. Be careful not to overheat, as the shrimp will get rubbery. Microwaving is not recommended!
- Ingredient notes: Look for raw shrimp that are peeled, deveined, and have no tails for the easiest eating. Buy the best quality shrimp you can; wild shrimp tends to have really great flavor, but is also more expensive. Shred your own cheddar if you can; it will be more delicious!
- Prep ahead: Mix up the spice mixture, cut bell peppers and onions a day in advance.
- Special tools: A great nonstick skillet is ideal here!
- Serve with: Elote in a cup, refried black beans, corn salsa.
- Nutrition: Nutrition facts estimates do not include toppings.
Serving Suggestions
Fajitas are a pretty nutritious meal of protein and veggies so we just need to add some carbs (energy!) and flavor! I also like serving them with a side of beans and/or corn.
- Tortillas – Flour tortillas tend to be the traditional tortilla for fajitas, but you could also use corn if you prefer. Use a high-quality tortilla (preferably fresh or uncooked).
- Sides – Refried black beans, street corn, corn salsa
- Toppings – Shredded lettuce, diced tomato or pico de Gallo, lime wedges, sour cream, shredded cheese, diced avocado, guacamole, salsa, hot sauce, pickled red onions, pickled jalapeño peppers, chopped cilantro
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About the Author
Emily Dingmann is a recipe developer, nutrition expert, and founder of My Everyday Table. She specializes in creating easy, healthy recipes that help busy parents feed their families well every single day, without the stress. With a degree in Nutrition and over 20 years of experience, Emily shares family-friendly meals that are practical, nourishing, and full of flavor. Learn more about Emily’s approach to everyday cooking and nutrition here.
Food styling and photography by Loren Runion.
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put these on my meal plan for next week! 🙂 also, i think tortillas were left off the ingredient list. unless i’m just missing them. but i thought you’d want to know!
Perfect, easy and light meal. Thank you again for inspiring me to cook!
Thank you, Gayle! So glad you enjoyed. 🙂