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    Make It Skinny Please » Recipes » Main Dishes » Shrimp Fajitas

    Published: Jun 12, 2022 · Modified: Oct 5, 2022 by Toni Dash · 10 Comments

    Shrimp Fajitas

    Weight Watchers Points1
    Calories: 161kcal
    Carbs: 8g
    Protein: 24g
    Fats: 4g
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    This easy Shrimp Fajitas recipe is packed with juicy shrimp, colorful vegetables and a delicious homemade fajita seasoning. Ready in 20 minutes total time!

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    No need to go to a Mexican restaurant when you can make these spicy shrimp fajitas at home. It's one of those easy dinner recipes that's a favorite. Serve in a soft warm tortilla, in lettuce leaves or over rice (regular or cauliflower rice). The fajita veggies are great on a salad too.

    The best part is any way you serve them this delicious shrimp fajita recipe its a great recipe for an exciting easy dinner.

    Perfect for a Mexican dinner paired with Mexican cauliflower rice and air fryer chicken fajitas for fajita night!

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    • What makes this skinny?
    • Recipe Ingredients Notes
    • How to make Shrimp Fajitas
    • Oven method
    • Topping ideas
    • Storing leftovers
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    What makes this skinny?

    • shrimp are a low calorie, lean protein
    • loads of veggies
    • only a small amount of oil is used
    • making your own fajita seasoning keeps the sodium level low too

    Recipe Ingredients Notes

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    Shrimp. One pound of large-size raw shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails removed. Fresh shrimp or frozen fully thawed shrimp can be used. Pat shrimp with paper towels to remove excess moisture before cooking.

    Bell peppers. One red bell pepper and one yellow bell pepper are used.

    Onion. One thinly sliced medium size onion is used. We love red onion for the color combination but yellow onion can also be used.

    Seasonings. Instead of using a pre-packaged fajita seasoning we combine key spices for a perfect homemade fajitas seasoning blend. The spices used are: chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, kosher salt and black pepper.

    How to make Shrimp Fajitas

    STEP 1. Mix spices

    In a small bowl mix red chili powder, cumin powder, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper (photo 1). Set aside.

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    STEP 2. Cook vegetables

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

    Add the red and yellow bell peppers and onions and sauté for a few minutes until the vegetables are a little tender and fragrant but not fully cooked (they should have a slight crunch)(photo 2).

    Transfer to a plate (photo 3).

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    STEP 3. Cook shrimp

    In the same skillet, add the shrimp (photo 4) and sprinkle the seasoning blend over the shrimp. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until the shrimp are opaque white/pink and cooked through (do not overcook otherwise they will be chewy and rubbery).

    Add the vegetables back into the pan (photo 5), toss together and squeeze 1 teaspoon of lime juice on top. Sprinkle with fresh chopped cilantro (photo 6) and serve in corn tortillas, lettuce leaves or over rice (photo 7).

    Serve immediately with lime wedges.

    Oven method

    These can be made as sheet pan shrimp fajitas in the oven too!

    • Toss all the ingredients together in a large bowl (shrimp, bell peppers, onions, seasoning, and oil) and spread in a single layer on a sheet pan.
    • Cook it at 400 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until cooked through; top it with chopped cilantro and fresh lime juice and serve.

    Topping ideas

    The fajitas mixture is great on its own but you can add favorite toppings too! Here are some skinny suggestions:

    • chopped tomatoes
    • shredded iceberg lettuce
    • a dollop of low fat sour cream or plain Greek non-fat yogurt (we like Chobani brand)
    • slices of avocado or guacamole
    • pico de gallo or salsa
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    Storing leftovers

    The skillet shrimp fajitas are best eaten when made but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for 3-4 days in the refrigerator. To reheat, warm the mixture in the microwave in 30-sec intervals; do not to overcook.

    Freezing is not recommended.

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    Shrimp Fajitas

    Weight Watchers Points1
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    Sizzling Shrimp Fajitas are fast and easy on the stove top. Colorful bell peppers, red onion, juicy shrimp in a homemade fajitas seasoning mix are great in a tortilla, on lettuce leaves or over rice.
    5 from 164 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Diet: Gluten Free, Low Calorie
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 161kcal
    Author: Toni Dash
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    Ingredients

    • 2 teaspoons red chili powder
    • ½ teaspoon cumin powder
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon oregano
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 large red bell pepper sliced
    • 1 large yellow bell pepper sliced
    • 1 medium red onion thinly thinly sliced
    • 1 pound large-size peeled, deveined shrimp tails removed (removing the tail is optional)
    • 1 teaspoon lime juice
    • Chopped cilantro for garnishing
    • Lime wedges for servings

    Instructions

    • In a small bowl mix red chili powder, cumin powder, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
    • Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the peppers and onions and sauté for a few minutes until the vegetables are a little tender and fragrant but not fully cooked (they should have a slight crunch). Transfer to a plate.
    • In the same pan, add the shrimp and sprinkle the seasoning blend over the shrimp.
      Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until the shrimp are opaque white/pink and cooked through (do not overcook otherwise they will be chewy and rubbery).
    • Add the vegetables back into the skillet, toss to combine and squeeze 1 teaspoon of lime juice on top.
    • Sprinkle chopped cilantro on top. Serve immediately in warm tortillas, lettuce leaves or on rice with lime wedges.

    Notes

    The nutritional information is just for the fajita filling. If tracking WW Personal Points, calories or macros add on additional ingredients (tortillas, lettuce leaves, toppings etc.) 
    Oven method
    • Toss all the ingredients together in a large bowl (shrimp, bell peppers, onions, seasoning, and oil) and spread in a single layer on a sheet pan.
    • Cook it at 400 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until cooked through; top it with chopped cilantro and fresh lime juice and serve.
    Topping Ideas
    The fajitas mixture is great on its own but you can add favorite toppings too! Here are some skinny suggestions:
    • chopped tomatoes
    • shredded iceberg lettuce
    • a dollop of low fat sour cream or plain Greek non-fat yogurt (we like Chobani brand)
    • slices of avocado or guacamole
    • pico de gallo or salsa
    Storing leftovers
    The skillet shrimp fajitas are best eaten when made but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for 3-4 days in the refrigerator. To reheat, warm the mixture in the microwave in 30-sec intervals; do not to overcook.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 161kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 183mg | Sodium: 446mg | Potassium: 503mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1297IU | Vitamin C: 95mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 1mg
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    TONI DASH
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    Toni Dash, is a Certified Nutritional Coach and certified Weight Loss Specialist, writer/blogger, photographer, chief recipe developer and creator of Make It Skinny Please. She has been developing easy to make, well-tested recipes since 2010. Her slimmed down recipes using real food ingredients bring excitement to the dining table and never taste like 'diet food'. Toni has been featured in numerous publications and on culinary websites for her creative, delicious recipes and travel features. For more details, check out her About page.

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    1. Patricia says

      July 29, 2022 at 7:16 pm

      5 stars
      This is an amazing dish for dinner! I love how easy it is to put together. And I like the option for the oven, too -- will give that a go sometime!

      Reply
    2. Kim says

      June 14, 2022 at 11:44 am

      5 stars
      I made these for the kids when they visited and everyone went crazy for them! It's such a great recipe, and was super easy to make.

      Reply
    3. wilhelmina says

      June 14, 2022 at 7:05 am

      5 stars
      Loved every bite of the fajitas! They are the best shrimp fajitas I have ever made, bar none!

      Reply
    4. Kelly says

      June 13, 2022 at 3:30 pm

      5 stars
      This is the perfect summer recipe, so easy and light!

      Reply
    5. Diane V says

      June 13, 2022 at 8:29 am

      5 stars
      One of my favorite dishes. We made it for friends and they loved it too!

      Reply
    6. Dana says

      June 13, 2022 at 8:02 am

      5 stars
      Such an easy and delicious recipe for shrimp fajitas! I love using shrimp in place of chicken every once in a while, so I love this one.

      Reply
    7. Kali Alexandria says

      June 13, 2022 at 7:37 am

      5 stars
      These shrimp fajitas are AMAZING! Must make again!!

      Reply
    8. Kate says

      June 13, 2022 at 7:35 am

      5 stars
      Gorgeous - easy to make, packed with flavour and healthy too. Perfect weeknight dinner.

      Reply
    9. Casey says

      June 13, 2022 at 7:03 am

      5 stars
      Simply perfect weeknight meal! Hubs and I loved it!!! On our regular rotation now!

      Reply
    10. Dionne says

      June 13, 2022 at 6:56 am

      5 stars
      Sooo delicious - I just love your shrimp fajitas! And the best part - the instructions are incredibly easy to follow 👏

      Reply

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