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Shrimp Fajitas

Rachel AnneRecipe By Rachel Anne |Updated 2025-09-15 |11 Comments
Shrimp Fajitas
Photo of Shrimp Fajitas - finished dish

Shrimp Fajitas

PREP15 min
COOK15 min

Shrimp Fajitas are quick, vibrant, and packed with flavor. This easy recipe delivers sizzling shrimp, colorful veggies, and bold Tex-Mex taste in under 30 minutes!

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4SERVINGS

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1
    In a bowl, toss shrimp with 1 tablespoon olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Marinate 10-15 minutes.
  2. 2
    Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add bell peppers and onion, sauté for 6-7 minutes until tender and starting to char. Stir in garlic; cook 30 seconds. Transfer veggies to a plate.
  3. 3
    Add remaining olive oil to skillet. Add shrimp in a single layer; cook 2 minutes per side, until pink and opaque.
  4. 4
    Return veggies to skillet with shrimp. Squeeze lime juice over everything; toss for 1 minute to combine.
  5. 5
    Warm tortillas in a dry pan or over flame until soft and lightly charred.
  6. 6
    Fill tortillas with shrimp and veggies. Add favorite toppings and serve hot!

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