Shrimp Fajitas

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
Yield 4 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
Here's how to make shrimp fajitas with a homemade fajita seasoning. Juicy shrimp, bold onions and colorful bell peppers sizzle away in a single skillet for this easy 30-minute meal.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined
  • 1/4 cup olive oil, divided
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced
  • 1 medium sweet yellow pepper, cut into thin strips
  • 1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into thin strips
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 medium limes, divided
  • 8 flour tortillas (6 inches), warmed
  • Optional: Sour cream, pico de gallo and sliced avocado

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, toss shrimp with 2 tablespoons oil, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, oregano and cumin.
  2. In a large skillet, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Add onion and peppers; cook and stir until crisp-tender, 5-7 minutes. Remove from pan.
  3. In same pan, cook and stir shrimp over medium heat until shrimp turn pink, 2-3 minutes. Add cilantro and onion mixture to pan; heat through. Remove from heat. Cut 1 lime in half. Squeeze 1 lime half over shrimp mixture. Cut remaining 1-1/2 limes into wedges for serving. Serve with tortillas and, if desired, optional toppings.

Nutrition Facts

2 fajitas: 465 calories, 21g fat (4g saturated fat), 138mg cholesterol, 1192mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 5g fiber), 26g protein.

Have a restaurant-style dinner that's quick and easy to make with these shrimp fajitas. It has plenty of flavor from seasonings like chili powder, garlic powder, oregano and cumin. Serve it with warm tortillas and a side of Spanish rice! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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