One Pan Shrimp Fajitas
One Pan Shrimp Fajitas are a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that brings the essence of a Mexican fiesta to your dinner table. With succulent shrimp sautéed alongside colorful bell peppers and onions, this one-pan meal is not only quick and easy to prepare but also minimizes cleanup. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, these fajitas are sure to delight every palate when wrapped in warm tortillas and topped with your favorite garnishes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium red onion, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fajita seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Sauté the bell peppers and onion for about 5 minutes until tender.
- Add the shrimp and fajita seasoning into the pan. Stir well and cook until the shrimp turn pink and curl up, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- While cooking the shrimp, warm tortillas in another pan for about 30 seconds on each side until soft.
- Serve the shrimp mixture on plates or family-style in the pan with tortillas on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 fajitas (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
Keywords: - For added variety, substitute shrimp with chicken or tofu. - Experiment with spices like chipotle or paprika for extra flavor. - Enhance your dish by adding black beans or corn for added texture.