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Looking for a quick, low-carb and totally healthy dinner bursting with Tex-Mex flavors? Then these Easy Shrimp Fajitas are just what you need on your table!
We get this fajita party started by sautéing onions, green, red and yellow bell peppers with a little oil, salt, and pepper until slightly brown and caramelized. Then in the same pan, we sear fresh delicious shrimp seasoned with spices like chili powder and garlic powder.
. Everything gets tossed together and then drizzled with fresh and tangy lime juice and a touch of soy sauce that balances this dish with a dash of addicting umami flavor.
These Easy Shrimp Fajitas are naturally low-carb. So, to keep it that way, serve with guacamole and salsa, and your favorite low-carb tortillas. For a more filling family meal, serve with black beans on the side. And don’t forget a few twists of fresh lime and your favorite hot sauce to finish.
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Easy Shrimp Fajitas
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp (extra large or jumbo), peeled
- 3 tbsp. fresh lime juice, divided
- 1 tsp. chili powder
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 3 tbsp. olive or grapeseed oil, divided
- 1 large onion, sliced thinly
- 2 large bell peppers. assorted colors and sliced into 1/4 inch strips
- 2 tbsp. soy sauce
- salt & pepper, to taste
DIRECTIONS
DIRECTIONS
- Mix the peeled shrimp in a large bowl with 1 tablespoon of lime juice, chili powder and season with salt and pepper. Let stand for 10 minutes.
- Heat an iron or heavy-bottomed skillet on medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of oil and saute onions and peppers. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until slightly browned, the peppers are fork tender and the onions slightly translucent. Remove to a plate and set aside.
- In the same pan heated to medium-high heat, add another tablespoon of oil and cook the shrimp until the flesh is pink and the white part slightly opaque - about 1-2 minutes per side. Do not crowd the pan and cook the shrimp in batches if needed.
- Once all the shrimp are cooked, add them back to the heated pan with the peppers and onions. Toss to combine together. Add the fresh lime juice and soy sauce to the pan tossing one more time.
- Serve the shrimp fajitas with warmed tortillas, salsa, and guacamole for a delicious dinner! Enjoy!
Easy Shrimp Fajitas
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
A quick and delicious shrimp fajita recipe that’s perfect for a weekday dinner.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
· 1 lb shrimp (extra-large or jumbo), peeled
· 3 tbsp. fresh lime juice, divided
· 1 tsp. chili powder
· 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
· 3 tbsp. olive or grapeseed oil, divided
· 1 large onion, sliced thinly
· 2 large bell peppers. assorted colors and sliced into 1/4-inch strips
· 2 tbsp. soy sauce
· salt & pepper, to taste
Instructions
DIRECTIONS
1. Mix the peeled shrimp in a large bowl with 1 tablespoon of lime juice, chili powder and season with salt and pepper. Let stand for 10 minutes.
2. Heat an iron or heavy-bottomed skillet on medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of oil and saute onions and peppers. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Cook until lightly browned, the peppers are fork tender and the onions slightly translucent. Remove to a plate and set aside.
4. In the same pan heated to medium-high heat, add another tablespoon of oil and cook the shrimp until the flesh is pink and the white part slightly opaque – about 1-2 minutes per side. Do not crowd the pan and cook the shrimp in batches if needed.
5. Once all the shrimp are cooked, add them back to the heated pan with the peppers and onions. Toss to combine. Add the fresh lime juice and soy sauce to the pan tossing one more time.
6. Serve the shrimp fajitas with warmed tortillas, salsa, and guacamole for a delicious dinner! Enjoy!
