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Shrimp Fajitas with Bell Peppers and Avocado Salsa is quick/easy weeknight meal you can whip up in one cast iron skillet
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Easy Skillet Shrimp Fajitas

This Easy Skillet Shrimp Fajitas recipe is a quick and easy meal you can whip up in one pan in under 20 minutes; includes a flavorful avocado tomato salsa!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
0 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 280kcal
Author Yumna Jawad

Ingredients

For the shrimp and fajita veggies

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 3 bell peppers thinly sliced
  • 1 red onion thinly sliced
  • 4 garlic cloves thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons taco or fajita seasoning divided
  • 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined

For the avocado salsa

  • 2 avocados chopped
  • 2 roma tomatoes finely chopped
  • ¼ red onion chopped
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 small jalapeno minced
  • Juice of one lime
  • Salt and pepper

For serving the fajitas

  • Tortillas
  • Lime wedges
  • Sour cream

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, combine shrimp with 1 tablespoon oil and 1 tablespoon fajita seasoning.
  • Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add peppers and onions and cook. After 5 minutes, lower heat to medium, add garlic, remaining seasoning and mix to combine. Cook until veggies are lightly charred and softened, mixing occasionally, about 2 more minutes. Remove from pan and keep warm.
  • Reduce heat to medium and add shrimp mixture to the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side.
  • To make the avocado salsa, add all the salsa ingredients to a large mixing bowl and stir well to combine.
  • Serve the shrimp fajitas with the vegetables and avocado salsa, along with warm tortillas, sour cream and lime wedges, if desired.

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Notes

Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container. They will last about 2 days in the fridge. But they are best enjoyed within 24 hours.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Sodium: 123mg | Potassium: 833mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 3425IU | Vitamin C: 138mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg