Frequently asked questions
The fajita veggies are seasoned to perfection, and the shrimp are juicy and buttery. Throw them in a tortilla and spritz with lime, and each bite makes you want to do a happy dance! You can also serve these as a fajita salad over greens as a gluten-free option, or offer pinto beans as a vegan and vegetarian option. It’s a great way to cook for multiple diets at once!
Prep the veggies: Cutting lots of veggies takes time, but using the right skills makes it quick and easy. If you need to brush up, here’s How to Cut a Bell Pepper and How to Cut an Onion. Cook the veggies (15 minutes): Throw the veggies into your biggest skillet and cook until they’re super tender and lightly charred. Cook the shrimp (3 minutes): Remove the veggies and cook the shrimp! It takes just a few minutes to get that classic fajita skillet sizzle. Serve. Grab your favorite toppings and throw it all into a tortilla!
You can also use a purchased or homemade fajita seasoning. Keep in mind that most store-bought fajita seasoning has salt, so pay attention to the notes in the recipe on adjusting the salt quantity. Shrimp fajitas is a great option for serving everyone! For vegan and vegetarian, make the pinto beans from these Vegetarian Fajitas as the protein for vegetarian or vegan eaters. For gluten-free, serve with corn tortillas or as fajita salad.
Pico de gallo: It adds just the right zing. Sour cream: Sour cream makes a creamy make-shift sauce that’s essential for fajitas. For dairy-free, substitute Cashew Cream or Cilantro Sauce. Fresh cilantro: This fresh herb is the perfect contrast to the savory veggies. Guacamole: This savory sauce is optional, or you can use a mashed avocado. Cheese: You can add shredded cheddar, feta, queso fresco or cotija cheese, or simply omit it! This recipe is ultra flavorful without the cheese.
Fresh pineapple: This makes a lovely easy side to snack on. Chips and guacamole: Quick and easy! Look for organic chips with just 3 ingredients (corn, oil and salt), and serve with this Simple Guacamole. Rice: Try this easy Cilantro Lime Rice. Easy green salad: Try a Mexican Chopped Salad with taco salad dressing. Avocado salad: Try an easy Cucumber, Tomato & Avocado Salad.
Go for Cajun Shrimp or Honey Garlic Shrimp Try simple Marinated Shrimp, a Shrimp & Rice Skillet, or BBQ Shrimp Go Italian-style with Shrimp Scampi, Shrimp Fra Diavolo, or Shrimp Risotto Opt for a Shrimp Stir Fry, Shrimp Bowl, Shrimp Burger, or Shrimp Nachos
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3 bell peppers (red, yellow, and green) 1 medium red onion 2 portobello mushrooms 3 garlic cloves 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons cumin* 1 teaspoon each chili powder, garlic powder, and smoked paprika* 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
For the shrimp fajitas
1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp, deveined (tail on or peeled) ¾ teaspoon each kosher salt, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and smoked paprika 2 tablespoons butter (or olive oil) 3 lime wedges 8 to 12 small tortillas (flour or gluten free) For the toppings: Sour cream, pico de gallo, fresh cilantro, guacamole (optional), shredded cheese (optional)
**Sheet pan shrimp fajitas variation: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep the veggies and shrimp as noted in the recipe. Place the vegetables on a parchment lined baking sheet and roast 25 minutes until tender. Use a scraper to pull the veggies to one side. Add the shrimp to the baking sheet and bake 4 to 6 minutes until juicy and opaque, depending on the size of the shrimp.
