Shrimp Fajitas
Dinner in a jiffy - these Shrimp Fajitas are not only good for you, but can be done in under 30 minutes! Peppers, onions and fajita spiced shrimp are all cooked in one skillet for an easy dinner.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 160kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined, tails removed
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided
- 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1/2 yellow onion halved and thinly sliced into half moons
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- juice of half a lime
- cilantro
- tortillas and other fajita toppings if desired
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, chili powder, salt, cumin, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Stir to combine and let sit for about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, onion and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Saute the peppers and onions until they are slightly softened, about 4 minutes. Remove the peppers and onions from the skillet to a plate.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the same skillet. Add the shrimp mixture and cook until the shrimp are just cooked through, 4-5 minutes. Squeeze the lime juice over the shrimp. Add the peppers and onions back to the skillet and cook an additional minute to warm through.
- Sprinkle the fajita mixture with cilantro. Serve on tortillas with desired fajita toppings.
Notes
Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts.
Nutrition facts do not count tortillas or other fajita toppings.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/4 of the mixture | Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 173mg | Sodium: 1325mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g