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    Shrimp Fajitas

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    These shrimp fajitas are easy to prepare, loaded with flavor, and make the perfect Mexican-inspired family dinner any night of the week! Juicy shrimp are seasoned with a delicious homemade fajita spice blend, then topped off with onions and bell peppers! Serve with your favorite Mexican side dishes for an incredibly tasty dinner your family will love!

    Easy Shrimp Fajita Recipe

    Shrimp fajitas are a versatile and flavorful dish perfect for whipping up as a quick and easy weeknight meal, weekend family dinner, or even a festive dinner party! This delicious Mexican dinner consists of succulent shrimp that are seasoned with a savory blend of spices and then seared to perfection with some tasty vegetables.

    With the bold flavor of homemade fajita seasoning, these shrimp fajitas are always a hit! Whether you're a fan of seafood or just looking to switch up your usual dinner routine, shrimp fajitas are a must-try dish that your family will enjoy!

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    These flavorful shrimp fajitas are a quick and easy dinner that everyone loves!
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    • Easy Shrimp Fajita Recipe
    • 🥘 Shrimp Fajita Ingredients
    • 🔪 How To Make Shrimp Fajitas
    • 💭 Angela's Tips & Recipe Notes
    • 🥡 Storing & Reheating
    • ❓ FAQ
    • 😋 More Mexican Dishes To Try
    • 📋 Recipe

    If your family loves to eat Mexican-inspired dishes, make sure to check out my collection of delicious Mexican recipes and Mexican desserts!

    🥘 Shrimp Fajita Ingredients

    All you will need is a handful of common fajitas ingredients and you're all set! If you're using frozen shrimp for this recipe, make sure to completely thaw them in the fridge overnight before you start.

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    • Olive Oil - 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO).
    • Red Bell Pepper - ½ medium red bell pepper (julienned or sliced).
    • Green Bell Pepper - ½ medium green bell pepper (julienned or sliced).
    • White Onion - ½ large white onion (sliced).
    • Shrimp - 1 pound of shrimp (fresh or frozen shrimp, thawed).
    • Fajita Seasoning - 1 tablespoon of fajita seasoning (see my recipe or use your favorite brand).
    • Red Pepper Flakes (optional) - ½ teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes for some extra heat if desired.
    • Lime (optional) - 1 large lime (for juice) and maybe another to serve your fajitas with lime wedges if desired.
    • Cilantro (optional) - 1 tablespoon of cilantro (chopped for garnish).
    • Green Onions (optional) - 4 green onions (chopped for garnish).

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    🔪 How To Make Shrimp Fajitas

    The best thing about this recipe (other than the taste) is that is beginner friendly and only takes 10 minutes of light prep work. All you have to do is saute the bell pepper and onions, then cook the shrimp! To get started, you will need a cast iron skillet, a knife set, and a wooden spoon.

    1 pound of shrimp fajitas with make about 4 servings! You can easily scale up or down if needed.

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    1. Heat oil. Heat 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. *You can also use any heavy-bottomed pan if you'd like.
    2. Add veggies. Add the ½ medium red bell pepper, ½ medium green bell pepper, and ½ large white onion to the heated oil and cook until they are crisp-tender. Take them out of the pan and put them aside for later.
    3. Cook shrimp. Add the 1 pound of shrimp into the skillet and season with 1 tablespoon of fajita seasoning and ½ teaspoon of optional red pepper flakes, if desired. Use a wooden spoon to stir and coat the shrimp, then cook until the shrimp is no longer transparent, curled, and pink.
    4. Heat. Place the bell peppers and onion back into the pan then stir to combine with the shrimp. Cook until the vegetables are heated through again, then squeeze the lime over the top, if using.
    5. Serve. Take the shrimp and veggies off from the heat and top them with the optional cilantro and sliced green onions if desired, then serve immediately.

    Serve your shrimp fajitas with some homemade tortillas and a dollop of sour cream, salsa, or hatch chile guacamole. For more ideas, check out my article on what to serve with fajitas! Enjoy!

    💭 Angela's Tips & Recipe Notes

    • I recommend serving your shrimp fajitas with some homemade flour tortillas, Mexican rice, and refried black beans for a classic Mexican restaurant-style dinner!
    • I like using red and green bell peppers as a classic combination, however, feel free to use orange, yellow, or any combination of bell peppers that you'd prefer!
    • If you want to add some heat to your fajitas, you can add a pinch (or several) of red pepper flakes.
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    🥡 Storing & Reheating

    Store any leftover shrimp fajitas in a storage container or Ziplock plastic bag, then place them in the refrigerator. Enjoy within 4 days. 

    Reheating Shrimp Fajitas

    Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet and reheat the leftovers until they are heated through to your liking. 

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    ❓ FAQ

    Can I Use Frozen Shrimp For This Recipe?

    Absolutely! Although fresh shrimp will give you the best flavor results, you can use frozen shrimp if you thaw them in the fridge the night before you are ready to cook.

    Can I Freeze Shrimp Fajitas?

    Yes! Allow your leftover shrimp fajitas to completely cool then place them into a freezer-safe storage container or heavy-duty storage bag for up to 3 months.

    Are These Shrimp Fajitas Spicy?

    These shrimp fajitas aren't spicy, however, you can make them spicy by adding in some red crushed pepper, jalapenos, or spicy salsa! You can also add more cayenne pepper to the fajita seasoning blend if you'd like.

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    😋 More Mexican Dishes To Try

    • Mexican Torta - This incredibly popular sandwich is loaded with carne asada and all of the best toppings!
    • Beef Empanadas - These delicious beef empanadas are perfect for sharing and serving any night of the week!
    • Tacos Dorados - Tacos dorados are the perfect crispy and chewy tacos that your family will want over and over again!
    • Fresh Mango Salsa - This fresh mango salsa will become your new favorite salsa to top your fajitas and tacos with!
    • Mexican Corn Fritters - Mexican corn fritters are a quick and easy appetizer that everyone will love!
    • Ground Beef Mexican Casserole - This Mexican casserole is loaded with tortilla chips, ground beef, chiles, corn, tomatoes, beans, and cheese!

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    Shrimp Fajitas

    These shrimp fajitas are easy to prepare, loaded with flavor, and make the perfect Mexican-inspired family dinner any night of the week! Juicy shrimp are seasoned with a delicious homemade fajita spice blend, then topped off with onions and bell peppers! Serve with your favorite Mexican side dishes for an incredibly tasty dinner your family will love!
    Author | Angela
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 218kcal
    Prep 10 minutes
    Cooking 20 minutes
    Total Time 30 minutes
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    Ingredients
     

    • 2 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin)
    • ½ medium red bell pepper (julienned)
    • ½ medium green bell pepper (julienned)
    • ½ large white onion (sliced)
    • 1 lb shrimp (fresh or thawed)
    • 1 tablespoon fajita seasoning (see recipe or use your favorite brand)
    • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
    • 1 large lime (optional, for juice)
    • 1 tablespoon cilantro (optional, chopped for garnish)
    • 4 green onions (optional, chopped for garnish)

    Instructions

    • Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. *You can also use any heavy-bottomed pan if you'd like.
      2 tablespoon olive oil
    • Add the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and white onion to the heated oil and cook until they are crisp-tender. Take them out of the pan and put them aside for later.
      ½ medium red bell pepper, ½ medium green bell pepper, ½ large white onion
    • Add the shrimp into the skillet and season with fajita seasoning and optional red pepper flakes, if desired. Use a wooden spoon to stir and coat the shrimp then cook until the shrimp is no longer transparent, curled, and pink.
      1 lb shrimp, 1 tablespoon fajita seasoning, ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
    • Place the bell peppers and onion back into the pan then stir to combine with the shrimp. Cook until the vegetables are heated through again, then squeeze the lime over the top, if using.
      1 large lime
    • Take the shrimp and veggies off from the heat and top them with the optional cilantro and sliced green onions if desired, then serve immediately.
      1 tablespoon cilantro, 4 green onions

    Equipment You May Need

    Cast Iron Skillet
    Knife Set
    Wooden Spoon

    Notes

    • Serve your shrimp fajitas with some warmed flour tortillas, Mexican rice, and refried black beans for a classic Mexican restaurant-style fajita dinner. 
    • I like using red and green bell peppers as the classic combination, however, feel free to use orange, yellow, or any combination that you'd prefer!
    • If you want to add some heat to your fajitas, you can add a pinch (or several) of red pepper flakes.
    • To store: Place any leftover shrimp fajitas in a sealable storage container or Ziplock plastic bag and store them in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. 
    • To reheat: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet and reheat the leftovers until they are heated through to your liking. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 218kcal (11%) | Carbohydrates: 7g (2%) | Protein: 25g (50%) | Fat: 10g (15%) | Saturated Fat: 2g (13%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 73mg (24%) | Sodium: 140mg (6%) | Potassium: 567mg (16%) | Fiber: 2g (8%) | Sugar: 2g (2%) | Vitamin A: 790IU (16%) | Vitamin C: 41mg (50%) | Calcium: 38mg (4%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)
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    Course Dinner Recipes, Entrees, Main Course, Seafood
    Cuisine Mexican, TexMex
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    Angela @ BakeItWithLove.com

    Angela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma's kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love!

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