Shrimp Fajitas with Onions, Peppers, and Cilantro Lime Ranch
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Shrimp fajitas, the classic Mexican restaurant recipe made with tender shrimp and lots of peppers and onions, is super easy to make at home. You can have these fajitas on the table in just 20 minutes. They’re delicious!
This shrimp fajitas recipe is my go-to when I want a dinner that feels bright, fresh, and a little bit like summer—no matter the season. Juicy shrimp are quickly cooked with sweet onions and colorful peppers, then piled into warm flour tortillas or crisp lettuce wraps for an easy, satisfying meal.
The finishing touch is a drizzle of creamy cilantro lime ranch dressing, which ties everything together with a cool, zesty kick. Best of all, the whole thing comes together in about 20 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights when you still want big flavor on your plate.
Two more Tex-Mex shrimp recipes you may want to try are my shrimp tacos with pickled jalapeño sauce and my shrimp tostadas with cucumber corn slaw.
What goes with shrimp fajitas
Fajitas are a meal in themselves. Some warm tortillas or a few lettuce wraps are all you really need. But toppings are fun. We like sour cream, salsa, grated cheese, shredded lettuce, and guacamole. Drizzling the fajitas in cilantro lime ranch is also delicious! Here are a few of our favorite things to serve with shrimp fajitas:
Shrimp Fajitas with Onions, Peppers, and Cilantro Lime Ranch
Ingredients
- 1 lb shelled shrimp
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 3 medium bell peppers (sliced)
- 1 medium onion (sliced)
Fajita Seasoning
Optional, for Serving
- Tortillas or lettuce wraps
- Guacamole or sliced avocados
- Grated cheese, cilantro lime ranch dressing, or sour cream
- Salsa
- Cilantro
Instructions
- Start by mixing the fajita seasoning ingredients together in a small bowl.1 tablespoon paprika, 2 teaspoons EACH: chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt
- Place the shrimp, lime juice, and half of the fajita seasoning in a medium-sized bowl and mix to combine. Set the shrimp aside to marinate while you prepare the peppers and onions.1 lb shelled shrimp, 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Heat the oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the peppers and onions and cook for about 3 minutes, just until they begin to soften. Add the remaining fajita seasoning and cook for 2 more minutes.1 tablespoon cooking oil, 3 medium bell peppers, 1 medium onion
- Push the peppers to the side of the pan (or remove them from the pan if your pan is not large). Add the shrimp and cook until they turn pink, flipping them over once, about 1 ½ minutes per side.
- Mix the shrimp and peppers together then serve with any or all of the optional toppings.Tortillas or lettuce wraps, Guacamole or sliced avocados, Grated cheese, cilantro lime ranch dressing, or sour cream, Salsa, Cilantro
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Loved these! I mixed shrimp and some scallops cause that’s what I had on hand and they were amazing!
I made these using a spicy salsa instead of guacamole and they were delicious!