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Shrimp Fajitas

SkilletEasyPrep 15 minCook 10 minServes 4
Shrimp Fajitas

Sizzling shrimp, peppers and onions with chili-lime seasoning — a one-skillet fajita night that is on the table in 25 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1½ lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • ¾ tsp kosher salt
  • 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 2 bell peppers (mixed colors), sliced
  • 1 red onion, sliced
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 8 flour tortillas, warmed

Steps

  1. Toss the shrimp with chili powder, paprika, cumin and salt.
  2. Sear the shrimp in 1 tbsp olive oil over high heat, 2 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, cook the peppers and onion in the remaining oil over high heat for 5-6 minutes until charred at the edges but still crisp.
  4. Return the shrimp to the pan, add the lime juice and toss 1 minute to combine.
  5. Serve sizzling with warm tortillas and toppings.
Serve with: warm flour tortillas, sour cream, guacamole and lime wedges.

A screaming-hot pan is what makes fajita vegetables char instead of steam — do not crowd the skillet, cook in batches if needed.

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