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Easy Skillet Shrimp Fajitas for Flavorful Weeknight Dinners

A close-up of seasoned shrimp fajitas with colorful bell peppers and onions served in a white bowl with warm tortillas.
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You can make these sizzling, flavor-packed shrimp fajitas in a skillet for a quick and easy weeknight dinner solution. This recipe uses a homemade seasoning blend for maximum taste with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 large green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 large yellow onion, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder (for seasoning)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin (for seasoning)
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (for seasoning)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (for seasoning)
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano (for seasoning)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (for seasoning)
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper (for seasoning)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 8 small flour or corn tortillas
  • Optional toppings: sour cream, salsa, avocado

Instructions

  1. Prepare the homemade fajita seasoning by mixing the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
  2. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp with half of the prepared fajita seasoning and the lime juice. Set aside.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced bell peppers and onions to the skillet. Sauté for 5 to 7 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften and char slightly.
  4. Add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet with the vegetables. Sprinkle the remaining half of the fajita seasoning over the shrimp and vegetables.
  5. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp is pink and cooked through. Do not overcook the shrimp.
  6. Warm your tortillas according to package directions just before serving.
  7. Serve the sizzling shrimp and vegetable mixture immediately in warm tortillas with your favorite toppings.

Notes

  • For low carb shrimp fajitas, serve the filling over lettuce or cauliflower rice instead of tortillas.
  • You can use pre-made fajita seasoning, but the homemade blend provides superior flavor.
  • This recipe is naturally gluten free if you use corn tortillas or skip the tortillas entirely.

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Find it online: https://purecookingjoy.com/easy-shrimp-fajitas-skillet-recipe/

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