These Shrimp Fajitas are full of plump shrimp and sauteed peppers and onions that are full of flavor. This recipe is quick, easy, and versatile enough that you’ll never get bored.

For more tasty Mexican-inspired meals, try our cast iron chicken fajitas and crunchy fish tacos.

Vertical close up of Shrimp Fajitas in a flour tortilla, cilantro and a lime wedge on the side.

Shrimp Fajitas Details

These Shrimp Fajitas are made with marinated and seasoned shrimp that give them the best texture and flavor.

TASTE: The fajita seasoning gives these shrimp fajitas a classic fajita flavor. It’s a simple and delicious Mexican shrimp recipe.
TEXTURE: Crisp sauteed peppers and plump juicy seared shrimp go perfectly with the warm tortillas.
TIME: These shrimp fajitas are the perfect recipe for a quick dinner. It only takes 20 minutes to make!
EASE: This is one of the most effortless meaks you will ever make. Its easy to prepare and comes together fast.

What you’ll need

Raw shrimp– Large, peeled, and deveined
Marinade- Olive oil, Fajita seasoning, Garlic clove, and Lime
Veggies- Red pepper, Green pepper, Yellow onion, and Olive oil for sauteing

Ingredients for Shrimp Fajitas, including raw shrimp, red and green bell peppers, onion, garlic cloves, lime, olive oil, and fajita seasonings.

How to Make Shrimp Fajitas

Marinate the shrimp. In a large bowl, add the shrimp with the olive oil, fajita seasoning, pressed garlic clove, and juice from the lime. Mix everything well.
Cook them. Over medium-high heat, cook the shrimp in a large pan until they are pink and opaque. Then remove them and set aside.

Steps to make Shrimp Fajitas, including marinating and seasoning the shrimp before cooking them.

Saute the onion. To the same pan, add the olive oil and sliced onion. Cook for about 4-5 minutes.
Add the peppers. Now turn the heat to high and add in the sliced peppers. Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until crisp, but tender. Be careful not to overcook them.

Steps to make Shrimp Fajitas, including sauteing the onions and bell peppers.

Combine with the shrimp. Then add the cooked shrimp in with the sauteed vegetables and stir for about a minute.
Serve. Spoon this Shrimp Fajita mixture into a warm flour tortilla and add your favorite toppings. Serve and enjoy!

Steps to make Shrimp Fajitas, including combining the sauteed vegetables with the cooked shrimp.

Tips for the best Shrimp Fajitas

Choose the right shrimp- For a fajita recipe, you want to choose larger shrimp that are already deveined and peeled with their tails off. This saves you work and the size keeps the shrimp from being overpowered by the veggies.
Marinate the shrimp- You can cook the shrimp right away or let them marinate for a few hours for more flavor. The longer they marinate, the tastier they’ll be.
Don’t overcook the peppers- Make sure they are sauteed only until they’re tender, but still crisp. Mushy peppers are not tasty here.
Toast your tortillas- These fajitas are even better with tortillas that are toasted on the fire of a gas stove or on a griddle. Otherwise, you can just warm them in the microwave. Warm tortillas hold together better.

Variations to try

This Shrimp Fajitas recipe is really versatile, so you can easily tweak it based on preference or what you have on hand. Try a different protein, such as chicken or steak for change, like these tasty Easy Chicken Fajitas (VIDEO). Or if you’re not a big fan of peppers, you can substitute zucchini ribbons or mushrooms instead. Also, don’t be afraid to spice this dish up with some jalapeno peppers or milder poblanos.

Toppings for these Fajitas

Sour Cream
Shredded Cheese
Guacamole or Avocado slices
Shredded Lettuce
Pico De Gallo
Salsa

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How to Store and Reheat

Store these Shrimp Fajitas in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Keep the toppings and tortillas separate from the shrimp. When you are ready to reheat them, just place them in the microwave for a minute or two to warm through.

How to Serve this Shrimp Fajita recipe

On tortillas- It’s a classic! Enjoy this recipe in flour tortillas, corn tortillas, or any of your favorite flatbreads.
With Avocado Corn Salad– A refreshing and flavorful side.
Vegetables– Try them with a side of Crispy Air Fryer Broccoli, or Roasted Air Fryer Vegetables.
On bread- Make this Shrimp Fajita mixture into a sandwich! Just spoon it between two toasted slices with your favorite toppings.

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Shrimp Fajitas

These Shrimp Fajitas are quick, easy, and full of flavor. Enjoy this versatile dish with plump shrimp, tasty veggies, and your favorite toppings.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Mexican

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 20

Servings:

Calories: 252kcal

Author: Dina

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Instructions

Start off by adding 2 pounds of large raw shrimp into a bowl, along with 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 packet (or 2 tablespoons) or your favorite fajita seasoning. Then add 1 pressed garlic clove, and the juice of 1 lime. Mix everything together well. Tip: you can cook the shrimp right away or let them marinate for a few hours for more flavor.
Bring a large pan to medium-high heat. Then add in the shrimp and cook them until they are pink or opaque. Then remove the cooked shrimp and set them aside for later.
In the same pan, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and cook 1 sliced yellow onion for about 4-5 minutes.
Then bring the heat to high and add 1 sliced red bell pepper and 1 sliced green bell pepper. Cook for about 3-4 minutes or until crisp but tender. Careful not to overlook the peppers.
Then add the shrimp back in and stir for about 1 minute.
Serve into warm flour tortillas with a dollop of sour cream.

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