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Shrimp Fajitas

EASY Mexican-inspired Shrimp Fajitas Recipe! Seasoned shrimp with peppers and onion, made completely in a skillet, ready in just 15 minutes! This seafood dinner is perfect for Taco Tuesday.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Valentina

Ingredients

  • 6 medium tortillas or desired size
  • 1 lb raw shrimp
  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 Tbsp oil olive or canola
  • 1 Tbsp taco seasoning
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 medium peppers color of choice
  • 1/2 onion

cilantro lime sauce-

  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 3 Tbsp sour cream
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 2 Tbsp lime juice

Instructions

  • Slice the peppers and onions into thin strands.
  • In a skillet, heat oil and cook vegetables until fully cooked. Remove from skillet.
  • Completely pat dry the shrimp and devein the shrimp and remove the tail, optional.
  • In a bowl, combine all the ingredients for the cilantro lime sauce.
  • Season the shrimp with taco seasoning.
  • In a skillet, heat oil and butter until hot. Once hot add the shrimp and cook 2 minutes per side, or until pink and opaque.
  • Warm the tortillas.
  • Add the shrimp and veggies to the tortillas and top with cilantro lime sauce.
  • Enjoy!