Description
You’re going to love this easy shrimp fajitas recipe! Nutritious, delicious, full of flavor, and all ready in less than 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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- 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 garlic
- 2 tomatoes
- 1 heart romaine lettuce
- 1 lime
- 16 oz. raw shrimp (peeled and deveined, no tail)
- 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
- 8 flour fajita-size tortillas
- toppings: shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, hot sauce or 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 skillet. Cook, stirring every minute or so for about 4-5 minutes, until softened. Add garlic and shrimp to skillet and sprinkle with seasonings. Cook for 4-5 minutes, just until shrimp are cooked through. Cooking time will vary slightly based on size of 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
- Nutrition facts estimate do not include toppings.
- Shred your own cheddar if you can!
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