Description
This Shrimp Fajitas recipe offers a vibrant and flavorful meal featuring succulent marinated shrimp and sautéed bell peppers and onions, all seasoned with Cajun spices and fresh lime juice. Ready in 30 minutes, these fajitas are perfect for a quick and delicious weeknight dinner. Serve with warm flour tortillas, jalapeño ranch, avocado slices, and lime wedges for a complete Tex-Mex experience.
Ingredients
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Marinade
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (from ½ lime)
- 1 tablespoon Cajun spice
- ½ teaspoon salt
Vegetables
- 2 bell peppers (any color), sliced 1/3-inch thick
- ½ medium onion, sliced 1/3-inch thick
Shrimp
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled, deveined
For Serving
- ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
- 2-3 teaspoons lime juice (from ½ lime)
- 8 small flour tortillas
- Jalapeño ranch dressing
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- ½ tablespoon olive oil (for cooking shrimp)
Instructions
- Prepare Marinade: In a small bowl, combine ¼ cup olive oil, minced garlic, 1 tablespoon lime juice from half a lime, Cajun spice, and salt to create the marinade.
- Marinate Vegetables: Slice bell peppers and onions evenly into 1/3-inch thick pieces. Place them in a medium bowl and pour half of the prepared marinade over the vegetables. Toss well to coat.
- Marinate Shrimp: Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels, place in a separate medium bowl, and add the remaining marinade. Stir to evenly coat the shrimp.
- Cook Shrimp: Heat a large heavy pan over medium heat and add ½ tablespoon olive oil. Once hot, arrange shrimp in a single layer and sauté for 1-2 minutes on each side until shrimp are cooked through and no longer translucent. Immediately transfer them to a plate.
- Cook Vegetables: Using the same pan, add the marinated vegetables. Sauté for about 10 minutes until they soften and develop golden brown edges. Stir occasionally, then turn off the heat.
- Combine and Serve: Return the cooked shrimp to the pan with vegetables. Add chopped cilantro and squeeze 2-3 teaspoons of fresh lime juice over the mixture. Toss everything together to combine flavors. Serve the shrimp fajitas with warm or toasted flour tortillas, jalapeño ranch, sliced avocado, and lime wedges on the side.
Notes
- Ensure shrimp is cooked just until opaque to avoid toughness.
- You can substitute flour tortillas with corn tortillas for a gluten-free option.
- Adjust Cajun seasoning quantity to control spice level.
- Jalapeño ranch can be homemade or store-bought depending on convenience.
- Vegetables can be prepped and marinated ahead for quicker cooking.
