Shrimp Fajitas - spicy skillet shrimp fajitas! very deliciously spicy shrimp cooked with bell peppers,onion cooked in shrimp fajitas seasoning and some more served wrapped in a tortilla/taco shell with sour cream sauce.So many amazing flavors together makes an easy meal.Fix your dinner or lunch in under 30 mins with this easy recipe of Mexican shrimp fajitas to tickle your taste buds!This is the best shrimp fajitas recipe ever!
Here is another amazing recipe that will fix all your Lunch /Dinner worries in no time with these easy, spicy, delicious Shrimp Fajitas!
This recipe is very easy to put together under 30 mins, specially when you have everything handy.
If you love Mexican food then this fusion Tex-Mex recipe will be on your list when you have sudden cravings for spicy food.
Of course you can adjust the heat level as per your tolerance. I prefer spicy food so please adjust the spice level as per your tolerance in this recipe.
Of course you can adjust the heat level as per your tolerance. I prefer spicy food so please adjust the spice level as per your tolerance in this recipe.
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Shrimp Fajitas
Whenever we crave for Mexican Food then Fajitas are my favorite menu to order. Of-course I love Taco and Taquitos too but the Summer feeling comes when we eat some crazy good Shrimp recipes.
These Shrimp Fajitas are so easy to put together and its a great portable meal which you can take for picnics/getaways plus for a pool-party.
How To Make Shrimp Fajitas Seasoning?
- Ground Cumin
- Onion Powder
- Garlic Powder
- Smoked Paprika
- Cajun Seasoning
- Cayenne Pepper
- Oregano
These are the primary spices used to make shrimp fajitas marinade. You can add or skip any spices as per your choice.
What Are The Ingredients Used In Easy Shrimp Fajitas?
- Shrimp: Use fresh shrimp for best taste. Alternatively use the frozen,pre-cleaned shrimp for faster cooking time and ease of use.
Use medium sized shrimp in this recipe.
- Red and Yellow Bell Peppers: These are sweet in taste so I prefer using Red and Yellow but you can use Green Bell Peppers too.
- Spices: Cumin,Paprika,Cayenne Pepper,Cajun Seasoning, Oregano.
- Tortilla/ Taco Shells: Use Soft Flour Tortilla or Corn Taco Shells as per choice.
I preferred soft flour tortilla,6 Inch one's.
- Sour Cream + Cream Cheese Sauce/ Topping: I have used a combination of sour cream and cream cheese,along with chopped cilantro,a pinch of salt,sugar,lime juice to top on the fajitas.
How To Make Shrimp Fajitas At Home?
Step1: In a mixing bowl add Shrimp,veggies,lime juice and all the seasonings mentioned.
Toss well as to coat everything well with the spices.
Step2: On a skillet,spray some olive oil and spread the shrimp and vegetables mix in a single layer.
Cook till the veggies are slightly charred and shrimp is darkened/blackened.
Do not overcook the shrimp or you can first cook the veggies in a single layer and then add shrimp after veggies are almost cooked.That way shrimp will not turn hard.
Step3: Serve in a flour tortilla or corn tortilla with sour cream +cream cheese topping,lime juice and chopped cilantro.
For the topping,I have used sour cream +cream cheese+salt+sugar+lime juice+cilantro
Filling for Mexican Shrimp Fajitas:
Here I have used a combination of Red and Yellow bell peppers as they are very sweet compared to Green bell peppers,but you can add the Green bell peppers too.
I have marinated Shrimp along with peppers and onion in a mix of smoked paprika,cayenne pepper,Cajun seasoning,chili powder,onion powder,garlic powder,cumin powder.
Use any vegetables of your choice if you want to try variations in vegetables.
Toppings for Shrimp Fajitas:
I have used a combination of sour cream and cream cheese, along with salt,sugar.cilantro and lime juice.
You can also try adding sliced avocado,sour cream,chopped cilantro also as toppings.
Tips To Make Shrimp Fajitas Recipe:
- Arrange shrimp in single layer to get even cooking.Do not overcook it.
- Cook the veggies till charred slightly.
- Adjust the spices as per tolerance.
- Cook the veggies first,then add the shrimp to cook them.
Tools / Ingredients Used In Making Shrimp Fajitas:
Shrimp Fajitas(Spicy Skillet Shrimp Fajitas)
Published 03/20/2019
Shrimp Fajitas Recipe - Spicy Shrimp Fajitas! very deliciously spicy shrimp cooked with bell peppers,onion cooked in Cajun seasoning,cayenne pepper and some more served wrapped in a tortilla/taco shell with sour cream sauce.So many amazing flavors together makes an easy meal.
Ingredients
- For Seasoning:
- 1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1/2 tsp Red Chili Powder
- 1/2 tsp Cajun Seasoning
- 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper
- 1 tsp Sugar
- 1/2 tsp Cumin Powder
- 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/2 tsp Oregano
- As per need Salt
- 1 Tbsp + more as per choice Lime Juice
- For Sour Cream Topping:
- 1/3 Cup Sour Cream
- 2 Tbsp Cream Cheese
- As per need Salt
- 1/2 tsp Sugar
- 1 Tbsp Chopped Cilantro
- 1 tsp Lime Juice
- Other Ingredients:
- 2 Cups Shrimp,cleaned,deveined,medium
- 1 Red Bell Pepper,sliced,thinly,small
- 1 Yellow Bell Pepper,sliced,thinly,small
- 1 Red Sweet Onion,sliced,thinly,small
- 4 Tbsp Olive Oil
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- 6, (6-Inch) Flour Tortillas
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Instructions
- In a mixing bowl,add the shrimp,bell peppers,onion and seasoning mentioned.
Toss well to evenly coat everything.
Add 2 Tbsp olive oil,mix well. - Heat a skillet,add 2 tbsp olive oil,and spread the shrimp mix in a single layer.
Cook till everything is cooked well and shrimp is blackened. - To make the sour cream topping,in a mixing bowl,add the ingredients mentioned and whip/mix well.
- To serve,place all the tortilla and distribute entire shrimp mix equally on all tortilla top with sour cream topping.
Prep Time: 00:10:00 mins.
Total time: 30 mins.
Tags: TexMex food,Mexican,shrimp fajita,under 30mins
Recipe Notes:
- Arrange shrimp in single layer to get even cooking.Do not overcook it.
- Cook the veggies till charred slightly.
- Adjust the spices as per tolerance.
- Cook the veggies first,then add the shrimp to cook them.
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Delicious recipe! My boyfriend said these tasted restaurant quality.
ReplyDeleteLiterally THE BEST dinner I’ve ever made and eaten! Making this tonight for the second time this week 🤤
ReplyDeleteKids and husband even liked them!