Description
Fast and flavorful shrimp fajitas made with spiced shrimp, crisp bell peppers, and creamy avocado, perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Shrimp
- 1 Avocado
- 3 Bell peppers (cut into thin 1/4 inch strips)
- 1/4 cup Cilantro (chopped)
- 4 Garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 Jalapeño ranch (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 Lime (for garnish or extra wedges)
- 1/2 Onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 1/2 tbsp Lime juice
- 1 tbsp Cajun spice
- 1/4 tsp Chili powder
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/3 cup Olive oil
- 8 Flour tortillas
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
- Add minced garlic and sliced onion, sauté until translucent and soft (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add shrimp, sprinkle with Cajun spice, chili powder, and salt, and cook until pink and opaque (about 3-5 minutes).
- Add sliced bell peppers and continue to cook until softened (about 3-5 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in chopped cilantro and lime juice.
- Warm the flour tortillas separately.
- Serve the shrimp mixture in tortillas topped with avocado slices and jalapeño ranch.
Notes
For a healthier option, use corn tortillas, reduce oil, and serve over a green salad. Adjust seasoning as needed and ensure shrimp don’t overcook.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: shrimp, fajitas, Tex-Mex, quick dinner, weeknight meal