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Shrimp Fajitas

Here's how to make shrimp fajitas with a homemade fajita seasoning. Juicy shrimp, bold onions and colorful bell peppers sizzle away in a single skillet for this easy 30-minute meal.

Ingredients :
  • 1 pound uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/4 cup olive oil, divided
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced
  • 1 medium sweet yellow pepper, cut into thin strips
  • 1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into thin strips
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 medium limes, divided
  • 8 flour tortillas, warmed
  • Optional: Sour cream, pico de gallo and sliced avocado
Directions :
  1. In a large bowl, toss shrimp with 2 tablespoons oil, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, oregano and cumin.
  2. In a large skillet, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Add onion and peppers; cook and stir until crisp-tender, 5-7 minutes. Remove from pan.
  3. In same pan, cook and stir shrimp over medium heat until shrimp turn pink, 2-3 minutes. Add cilantro and onion mixture to pan; heat through. Remove from heat. Cut 1 lime in half. Squeeze 1 lime half over shrimp mixture. Cut remaining 1-1/2 limes into wedges for serving. Serve with tortillas and, if desired, optional toppings.

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