Description
Bring sizzling restaurant flavors home in just 25 minutes with colorful bell peppers, juicy shrimp, and warm spices. Everything cooks in one skillet for easy cleanup, making this perfect for busy weeknights. Fresh, bright flavors that everyone loves.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 2 bell peppers, thinly sliced (any colors)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 lime
- 8 tortillas (flour or corn)
- 1/2 tablespoon chili powder
- 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional toppings: avocado, guacamole, sour cream, salsa, cilantro, cheese
Instructions
1. In a small bowl, stir together chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper.
2. In a large bowl, toss shrimp with two tablespoons olive oil, juice from half a lime, and all the fajita seasoning. Let sit while you cook vegetables.
3. Heat remaining two tablespoons olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onions and bell peppers, cooking 4-5 minutes until tender and starting to caramelize.
4. Transfer cooked vegetables to a plate.
5. Add seasoned shrimp to same skillet in single layer. Cook 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque. Don’t overcook or they’ll get rubbery.
6. Add cooked peppers and onions back to skillet with shrimp. Toss everything together for about a minute.
7. Squeeze other half of lime over the top for final burst of brightness.
8. Serve immediately with warm tortillas and your favorite toppings.
Notes
Don’t overcook shrimp or they’ll become tough – just 2-3 minutes per side.
Cook vegetables separately from shrimp at first for proper caramelization.
Use a mix of colorful peppers for prettiest presentation.
Pat shrimp completely dry before seasoning for better searing.
Don’t move vegetables around too much – let them caramelize.
Fresh lime juice is essential – bottled doesn’t taste the same.
Serve with lime wedges so everyone can add extra brightness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican