Shrimp Fajitas
This shrimp fajitas recipe makes the perfect restaurant-quality dinner. It takes 30 minutes and a few simple ingredients. Juicy shrimp in a soft tortilla topped with homemade cilantro lime sauce are perfect.
Ingredients
- 2 medium peppers color of choice
- 1/2 onion
- 1 Tbsp oil olive or canola
- 1 lb raw shrimp
- 1 Tbsp taco seasoning
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 6 medium tortillas or the desired size
- 3 garlic cloves minced
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
Prepare the sauce -
- Add all of the sauce ingredients into a bowl and mix. (Optional: Use an immersion blender to blend for a smooth consistency.)
Cook fajitas -
- Slice peppers and onions into thick strands.
- In a skillet, heat oil and cook the vegetables until soft and tender. Remove the vegetables from the skillet and set them aside.
- Pat the shrimp dry and devein.
- Season the shrimp with taco seasoning.
- Add the oil and butter to the same skillet. Heat the pan until hot, and the butter is melted.
- Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook the shrimp for 2 minutes per side.
- Add the veggies back to the skillet and reheat.
- Warm the tortillas in a pan with no oil.
- Add the shrimp and vegetables to a warm tortilla and top with cilantro sauce.
- Serve, and enjoy friends!
Notes
- Serve the fajitas family-style for an interactive dinner. Put all of the ingredients in the middle of the table, and have everyone assemble their own tacos! It’s fun and delicious!
- Serve fajitas with a variety of toppings! We love to add guacamole, pico de gallo, and shredded cheese.
- Leftover fajitas can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days.