Simple to make and perfect for family dinners, these Shrimp Fajitas are pure flavor. You can use your favorite fajita seasoning or use my homemade recipe. Then load up your tortillas with toppings or pile it all over steamed rice and enjoy!
1poundshrimp(31/35 per pound) fresh or frozen thawed and drained
2tbspFajita Spice Mix
2tbspfreshly squeezed lime juicemore or less to taste
1/4cupcilantrochopped
Toppings
tortillas or steamed rice, sour cream, avocado or guacamole, fresh salsa or restaurant style salsa, & lime wedges
Instructions
Remove the stems and seeds from the bell peppers and slice between 1/4"-1/2" thick. Set them aside.
Then cut the ends from the onions and peel away the tough outer layer. Cut the onion in half, then slice into 1/4" thick half moon slices.
In a medium sized bowl, toss the shrimp together with the fajita seasoning and set it aside.
Prep all the toppings you'll be using, then preheat a large 10" or larger skillet over medium high heat.
When the pan is hot but not smoking, add 1 tbsp of the avocado oil along with the minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant about 30 seconds, stirring to break it up.
Then add the bell peppers and onions. Cook over medium high or high heat to sear the veggies. When the veggies are just tender, remove the from the pan, 4-5 minutes.
Add the remaining tbsp of avocado oil to the same skillet along with the shrimp. Cook over medium high heat stirring as the shrimp turn pink, 2-3 minutes.
When the shrimp are almost done, add the veggies back to the pan and toss to combine seasoning to taste with the fresh lime juice.
Adjust the salt to your taste depending on what spice mix you use and serve immediately with your choice of toppings.
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Notes
The calories for this recipe were calculated without any toppings, tortillas, or rice you might serve with these shrimp fajitas.