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Shrimp Fajitas Recipe

No matter if it's a dinner party, a family gathering, or a simple weeknight meal, our shrimp fajitas recipe will guarantee you a good time.
  • cook TIME 15 mins
  • prep TIME 5 mins
  • total TIME 20 mins
Course: Main CourseCuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 465 kcal
Author: Tuyet Pham, Luna Regina

Ingredients (19)

  • 12 oz peeled shrimp from 24 oz whole shrimp
  • 8 6-inch corn tortilla
  • 6 oz red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 6 oz yellow bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 4 oz onion thinly sliced
  • 1 oz jalapeno sliced
  • 3 tbsp olive oil halved
  • 1 tbsp garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tbsp cilantro finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp Japanese mayonnaise
  • 3 tbsp plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp lime juice

INSTRUCTIONS

1

Heat 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Sauté 12 oz bell peppers and 4 oz onions in it for about 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl, then set it aside.

2

Heat another 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil in that same skillet over medium heat, and sauté 1 tbsp minced garlic in it for 30 seconds. Add 12 oz shrimp and the seasonings (salt, pepper, ground cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, 1/2 tsp each, and 1/4 tsp onion powder). Stir for 4 minutes or until the shrimp just begins to curve.

3

Add the cooked peppers and onions back to the pan. Stir to spread the seasonings evenly, then let them sit still for 1 minute or until they’re slightly charred. Stir again before turning off the heat.

4

Sprinkle 2 tbsp cilantro and 1 oz sliced jalapenos over the top, and set aside.

5

Warm 8 6-inch corn tortillas in the oven.

6

Combine 2 tbsp mayo, 3 tbsp Greek yogurt, and 1 tbsp lime juice in a bowl.

7

Enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 465kcal | Fat 19g | Saturated Fat 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat 1g | Monounsaturated Fat 8g | Cholesterol 286mg | Sodium 572mg | Potassium 753mg | Carbohydrate 37g | Fiber 4g | Sugar 4g | Protein 38g | Vitamin A 1728IU | Vitamin C 147mg | Calcium 134mg | Iron 2mg