Quick and Easy Shrimp Fajitas Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Cinco de Mayo Recipes. (Quick and Easy Shrimp Fajitas Recipe). This is a twist on a classic recipe using shrimp instead of beef or chicken. I use regular old taco seasoning to make it easier, but any seasoning combination for fajitas will work. Serve with refried beans and Spanish rice to make an easy meal!

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 25 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Quick and Easy Shrimp Fajitas Recipe

Ingredients

1 ½ tablespoons vegetable oil

divided

1 green bell pepper

sliced

1 red bell pepper

sliced

1 pound medium shrimp - peeled and deveined

1 cup (1 small) chopped onion

1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix

3 tablespoons water

or as needed

6 (10 inch) flour tortillas

warmed

Super Nachos

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the red and green bell peppers and onion. Cook stirring frequently until peppers are hot but still slightly crisp about 5 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

Step 2

Pour the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of oil into the skillet and add the shrimp. Cook stirring occasionally until pink and opaque. Reduce heat to low and return the peppers and onion to the skillet. Stir in taco seasoning and water so that everything is evenly coated. Simmer until peppers are heated. Serve in warm tortillas.

Nutritional Information

Quick and Easy Shrimp Fajitas Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 348.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 18.8g 38%

Carbohydrates: 44.7g 14%

Dietary Fiber: 3.4g 14%

Sugars: 4.8g

Fat: 9.6g 15%

Saturated Fat: 2.1g 10%

Cholesterol: 115.2mg 38%

Vitamin A Iu: 827.9IU 17%

Niacin Equivalents: 8.5mg 66%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 15%

Vitamin C: 44.6mg 74%

Folate: 91.6mcg 23%

Calcium: 123.4mg 12%

Iron: 4.4mg 24%

Magnesium: 42.7mg 15%

Potassium: 333.4mg 9%

Sodium: 1011.5mg 41%

Thiamin: 0.4mg 43%

Calories From Fat: 86.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.