Sizzling Shrimp Fajitas
Juicy shrimp and charred peppers hit a screaming-hot skillet, then slide into warm tortillas with a squeeze of lime. Ready in 15 minutes, tastes like a proper taquería.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 medium bell peppers (red, yellow, or orange), cut into strips
- 1 medium yellow onion, sliced into strips
- 1.5 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 whole lime
- 6 count flour or corn tortillas, warmed
Instructions
- 1
Pat shrimp dry. Toss with chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- 2
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over high heat until just starting to smoke, 2 minutes.
- 3
Add peppers and onions. Cook without stirring for 3 minutes until edges char and soften slightly.
- 4
Push vegetables to the side. Add shrimp to the center and cook 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- 5
Toss everything together. Squeeze lime juice over the top and taste for salt.
- 6
Divide mixture among warm tortillas and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch cast iron or stainless steel)
- mixing bowl
- tongs or wooden spoon
- cutting board and knife
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