This shrimp fajita recipe is the perfect 30-minute meal: packed with irresistible flavors everyone loves! Add it to the regular rotation stats.
Looking for an easy and delicious 30 minute meal that’s a hit every time? Try these classics Shrimp Fajitas! This Tex-Mex favorite might be a little basic, we’ll admit it. But it’s a recipe for dinner success, which makes it a real gem! Every time we serve them, they get rave reviews from everyone at the table. The fajita vegetables are seasoned to perfection and the shrimp are juicy and buttery. Toss them in a tortilla and sprinkle with lime, and every bite makes you want a happy dance. Here’s what you need to know to make homemade fajitas!
How to Make Shrimp Fajitas: An Overview
Shrimp Fajitas are an amazing 30 minute meal to add to your regular rotation. You can make them with spices you may already have on hand or buy some fajita seasoning. The best part? They are loaded with deliciously tender vegetables. Here’s what to do!
- Prepare the vegetables: Use your most effective knife skills! Cutting vegetables takes a lot of time, but with the right skills, it’s quick and easy. Head over to How to Cut a Pepper or How to Cut an Onion if you need a refresher.
- Cook the vegetables (13 to 15 minutes): Throw them in your biggest pan and get ready! Cook until super tender and slightly charred.
- Cook Prawns (3 minutes): Take out the veggies and cook the shrimp! It only takes a few minutes to get the classic fajita skillet sizzling.
- Surcharge. That’s it! Take your favorite ingredients and put everything in a tortilla. Food is served!
Or make shrimp fajitas on a plate!
Can you make these baked shrimp fajitas too? Indeed you can! Choose the workflow that works best for you. The good thing about a baked shrimp fajita recipe is that while the stovetop method requires a bit of fiddling, it’s fairly convenient. But the stove method is faster! Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas take 45 minutes total, including preheat and prep time. Here’s what to do:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Prepare the vegetables and shrimp as instructed in the recipe below.
- Place the vegetables on a parchment-lined baking sheet and cook for 25 minutes until tender.
- Use a scraper to scrape the veggies aside. Place the shrimp on the baking sheet and cook until juicy and opaque, 4 to 6 minutes, depending on the size of the shrimp.
Fajita Seasoning: Use seasoning or a mix!
Need Fajita Seasoning for Shrimp Fajitas? No. Our favorite way to prepare fajitas is with spices that we already have on hand. So don’t go out and buy fajita seasoning packs! You can use this spice combination for vegetables and shrimp. Here’s what you can use to flavor this flavorful vegetable:
- cumin
- chili powder
- garlic powder
- Smoked Peppers: Smoked paprika is also known as pimentón in the supermarket. It has a very smoky flavor and is worth seeking out (you can use it in these smoked paprika recipes too).
- salt and pepper
Want to use fajita seasoning instead? You can do that too. Use a store-bought brand or our homemade fajita seasoning. See recipe below for amounts that can be used as substitutes! Keep in mind that fajita seasoning contains salt, so pay attention to the pointers we’ve provided for adjusting the amount of kosher salt.
Also make this meal suitable for vegetarian and vegan consumers
Just a side note, fajitas are a great customizable meal idea for people on different diets! Nowadays, it’s no surprise to find yourself feeding many different eaters at one table. You may be cooking for seafood eaters and vegetarian or vegan eaters. This recipe works well as an option that will suit everyone! Here’s what to do:
- Prepare this Shrimp Fajitas Recipe as below.
- Add seasoned pinto beans from our veggie fajitas for protein for vegetarian or vegan eaters.
- Personalize your toppings according to the diet!
Speaking of fajita toppings…
The best fajita toppings
Use your favorite fajita toppings here! You can adjust your topping ideas based on nutrition. Sour cream is one of our favorites, but feel free to use cashew cream or any other sauce if it’s dairy-free! Here are our must-have fajita toppings:
- Rooster Pico: It just adds the right zing
- Sour cream: Quiet. Substitute cashew cream or coriander sauce for vegans
- Fresh coriander : Another must! It is the perfect contrast to the tasty vegetables
- Guacamole: Optional – or use mashed avocado
- Cheese: Optionally too! You can add shredded cheddar, feta, queso fresco, or cotija cheese: but the flavor doesn’t need it! It’s super delicious just the way it is.
Finally… what side dishes to serve with shrimp fajitas?
Usually, when we make these shrimp fajitas as a 30-minute weekday meal, we don’t even make a side. But if you have the time or are serving it as part of a more enjoyable meal, here are some simple ideas for what to serve with fajitas:
This Shrimp Fajita Recipe is…
Pescetarian, dairy-free, and gluten-free (with corn tortillas or other gluten-free tortilla options).
The description
This shrimp fajita recipe is the perfect 30-minute meal: packed with irresistible flavors everyone loves! Add it to the regular rotation stats.
For the vegetable fajitas
- 3 Peppers (red, yellow and green)
- 1 medium red onion
- 2 Portobello mushrooms
- 3 Garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Cumin*
- 1 teaspoon every Chili powder, garlic powder and smoked paprika*
- 1½ teaspoons kosher salt
For the shrimp fajitas
- 1 1/2 Pound medium shrimp, deveined (tail or peeled)
- ¾ teaspoon every kosher salt, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin and smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons butter (or olive oil)
- 3 lime wedges
- 8th at 12 small tortillas (flour or glueTen free)
- For the toppings: sour cream, pico de gallo, fresh cilantro, guacamole (optional), grated cheese (optional)
- Thaw shrimp if frozen.
- Prepare the vegetables: Thinly slice the peppers and finely chop the onion. Remove the stems and slice the portobello mushrooms. Crush the garlic cloves. Place all the vegetables and garlic in a bowl and toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika powder, and kosher salt.
- In your largest skillet**, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the vegetables and cook until tender and lightly charred, about 13 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add additional salt to taste (we usually add a few pinches more). Remove and discard the garlic cloves. Place the vegetables in a bowl while you cook the shrimp.
- Cook shrimp: Dry the shrimp. In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp with the salt, smoked paprika powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and cumin. In the same pan, heat the butter over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook, turning with tongs, until opaque and cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes on each side. Drizzle with the juice of the lime wedges.
- Surcharge: Warm tortillas. Garnish with toppings and serve.
Remarks
*If you have homemade or store-bought fajita seasoning, you can substitute the seasoning. For veggies, use 2 tbsp fajita seasoning and reduce kosher salt to 1 tsp. For the shrimp, use 1 tbsp fajita seasoning and add ¼ tsp kosher salt.
** Shrimp Fajitas Variation on a Sheet Pan: Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare the vegetables and shrimp as instructed in the recipe. Place the vegetables on a parchment-lined baking sheet and cook for 25 minutes until tender. Use a scraper to scrape the veggies aside. Place the shrimp on the baking sheet and cook until juicy and opaque, 4 to 6 minutes, depending on the size of the shrimp.
- Category: main course
- Method: Cook
- Kitchen: Tex-Mex
- Diet: Gluten free
Keywords: Shrimp Fajitas, Shrimp Fajitas Recipe
