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Crispy Shrimp Fajitas with Peppers and Onions

Quick crispy shrimp fajitas with peppers and onions for a tasty Tex-Mex meal.

Crispy Shrimp Fajitas with Peppers and Onions

Make crispy shrimp fajitas with colorful peppers and onions in minutes. A quick and tasty Tex-Mex seafood dish perfect for weeknights.

Recipe Details

Prep time
10m
Cook time
15m
Rest time
0s
Total time
25m

Ingredients

Servings:
1
  • 150 g raw shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 50 g red bell pepper sliced
  • 50 g green bell pepper sliced
  • 60 g yellow onion sliced
  • 30 g all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 piece garlic clove minced
  • 15 ml vegetable oil
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper ground
  • 1 piece small flour tortilla
  • 5 ml fresh lime juice

Origins

Mexico

Instructions

  1. Pat dry the raw shrimp with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
  2. In a bowl, combine all purpose flour, paprika, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper ground.
  3. Toss the shrimp in the flour and spice mixture until fully coated.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Add the coated shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes on each side until golden and crispy. Remove shrimp and set aside.
  6. In the same skillet, add sliced yellow onion, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper.
  7. Cook the vegetables for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are tender and slightly caramelized.
  8. Add minced garlic clove to the vegetables and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.
  9. Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and toss with the vegetables to combine and heat through.
  10. Warm the small flour tortilla in a dry pan or microwave for 20 seconds.
  11. Spoon the shrimp and pepper mixture onto the warm tortilla.
  12. Drizzle fresh lime juice over the filling before serving.

Tips

  • Use fresh shrimp for best flavor and texture.
  • Do not overcrowd the pan when frying shrimp to keep them crispy.
  • Warm tortillas just before serving to keep them soft and pliable.

Serving Suggestions

  • guacamole
  • sour cream
  • fresh salsa
  • cilantro lime rice

Enjoy these crispy shrimp fajitas with peppers and onions for a quick, flavorful Tex-Mex meal that is sure to please.

Nutrition Facts

Estimated values per 100g.

  • Fiber (g): 2
  • Sodium (g): 0.4
  • Sugar (g): 4
  • Fat (g): 6
  • Carbohydrates (g): 15
  • Protein (g): 18
  • Calories: 180
  • Cholesterol (g): 0.1
  • Saturated Fat (g): 1

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