Best 7 Quick And Easy Shrimp Fajitas Recipes
Are you longing for a quick, tasty, and fuss-free meal that combines zesty flavors with minimal effort? Look no further than "Quick and Easy Shrimp Fajitas"! This delectable dish is a culinary symphony that brings together the vibrant notes of shrimp, bell peppers, onions, and zesty seasonings, all wrapped up in warm, fluffy tortillas. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with this speedy and satisfying recipe, perfect for busy weeknights or when you're craving a fiesta of flavors.
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SHEET PAN SHRIMP FAJITAS
Quick and easy shrimp fajitas in one pan. Serve with tortillas, cilantro, and avocado or any other condiments you like.
Provided by Jen Cooks For Fun
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- Mix fajita seasoning and olive oil together in a large bowl. Add shrimp; toss to coat.
- Lay out seasoned shrimp in a single layer on a baking sheet. Add red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, red onion, and jalapeno pepper; mix with shrimp and spread out evenly.
- Roast in the preheated oven until shrimp are opaque, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer shrimp to a serving plate.
- Broil pepper mixture until lightly blackened, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to the serving plate with shrimp.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 100.1 calories, Carbohydrate 4.9 g, Cholesterol 129.4 mg, Fat 2.5 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 14.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 397.9 mg, Sugar 1.2 g
SHRIMP FAJITAS
I've lost 50 pounds recently and my husband, Jere, has lost 65. We're always looking for tasty ways to keep the weight off. I think working moms would love it as much as we do because it's so quick and easy. -Charlene Chambers, Ormond Beach, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, toss shrimp with 2 tablespoons cilantro, 1 tablespoon oil and spices; let stand 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix sour cream and remaining cilantro., In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and peppers; cook and stir until crisp-tender. Remove from pan., In same pan, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp; cook and stir until shrimp turn pink. Return onion mixture to pan; heat through. Serve with tortillas, salsa and sour cream mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 418 calories, Fat 13g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 147mg cholesterol, Sodium 962mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 29g protein.
QUICK AND EASY SHRIMP FAJITAS
This is a twist on a classic recipe using shrimp instead of beef or chicken. I use regular old taco seasoning to make it easier, but any seasoning combination for fajitas will work. Serve with refried beans and Spanish rice to make an easy meal!
Provided by AnneMo
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the red and green bell peppers, and onion. Cook, stirring frequently until peppers are hot, but still slightly crisp, about 5 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Pour the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of oil into the skillet, and add the shrimp. Cook, stirring occasionally, until pink and opaque. Reduce heat to low, and return the peppers and onion to the skillet. Stir in taco seasoning and water so that everything is evenly coated. Simmer until peppers are heated. Serve in warm tortillas.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 348.3 calories, Carbohydrate 44.7 g, Cholesterol 115.2 mg, Fat 9.6 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 18.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 1011.5 mg, Sugar 4.8 g
EASY SHEET PAN SHRIMP FAJITAS
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a large sheet pan with cooking spray.
- Mix shrimp and lemon-pepper seasoning together in a bowl.
- Toss onions and bell pepper strips with olive oil and fajita seasoning in a large bowl until thoroughly coated. Arrange shrimp on one side of the prepared pan and vegetables on the other.
- Bake in the preheated oven until shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, about 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, stack tortillas on a microwave-safe plate and cover with a wet paper towel. Heat in the microwave for 45 seconds. Serve with shrimp fajitas.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 542 calories, Carbohydrate 73.3 g, Cholesterol 172.6 mg, Fat 15 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 28.8 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 1284.7 mg, Sugar 6.3 g
ONE-PAN SHRIMP FAJITAS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: flour tortillas, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, orange bell pepper, red onion, shrimp, salt, pepper, garlic powder, cumin, lime, salsa, guacamole, fresh cilantro, lime wedge
Provided by Alix Traeger
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 5 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wrap the tortillas in foil and place on the corner of a baking sheet.
- Add the bell peppers, red onion, and shrimp to the sheet and season with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, cumin, and lime.
- Toss to coat.
- Place in the oven and bake for 10 minutes, flipping the shrimp halfway through.
- Serve with warm tortillas, salsa, guacamole, cilantro, and lime.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 251 calories, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 22 grams, Sugar 3 grams
20-MINUTE SHRIMP FAJITAS SHEET PAN DINNER
These shrimp fajitas are made on a sheet pan--the best 20-minute meal ever.
Provided by Jrrahurn
Categories Everyday Cooking Sheet Pan Dinner Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Spray a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Combine shrimp, bell peppers, red onion, olive oil, chili powder, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and paprika in a large bowl; toss to combine. Spread mixture on the prepared pan evenly.
- Cook in the preheated oven until shrimp are bright pink and firm, about 8 minutes. Turn on the oven's broiler and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Squeeze lime juice over mixture.
- Build fajitas on tortillas with avocado slices and cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 402.3 calories, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 172.6 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 25.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 1008 mg, Sugar 4.1 g
EASY STEAK AND SHRIMP FAJITAS
A package of marinated skirt steak speeds up the prep work with these fajitas. Top with asadero cheese, avocado, cilantro, and crema con sal.
Provided by thedailygourmet
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Add skirt steak to the hot grill and cook for 3 minutes per side. Remove steak from the grill and allow to rest for 10 minutes. Skewer shrimp, and cook for 1 minute per side. Remove from the grill.
- Cut onion into 1/2-inch-thick layers, keeping the rings together. Place onion layers and bell peppers onto the grill and allow to to char slightly, about 2 minutes per side. Remove onions and peppers and roughly chop. Wrap tortillas in foil and warm on the grill, about 3 minutes.
- Slice steak into strips and remove shrimp from the skewers. Assemble fajitas with steak, shrimp, onion, and bell peppers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.3 calories, Carbohydrate 23.9 g, Cholesterol 57.5 mg, Fat 3.4 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 9.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 308.9 mg, Sugar 3.1 g
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-cooked shrimp. If using raw shrimp, cook them before assembling the fajitas.
- You can use any type of bell pepper you like, but green, red, and yellow bell peppers are the most common.
- If you don't have fajita seasoning, you can make your own by combining chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- To make the fajitas more flavorful, marinate the shrimp in the fajita seasoning for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
- Cook the shrimp and vegetables over high heat so that they get a nice sear.
- Serve the fajitas immediately with your favorite toppings, such as guacamole, salsa, sour cream, and shredded cheese.
Conclusion:
Shrimp fajitas are a quick and easy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a party. They are also a great way to use up leftover shrimp. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a delicious and flavorful meal that the whole family will enjoy.
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