Easy One-Pan Shrimp Fajitas
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These easy, one-pan shrimp fajitas are packed with bold flavors from a simple Cajun-lime marinade. Plump, juicy shrimp and tender, perfectly charred bell peppers and onions come together in just 30 minutes for an incredible weeknight dinner.
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🍳 Cooking Flow
Mix olive oil, lime juice, garlic, Cajun spice, and salt to create the marinade. → Slice the bell peppers and onion, then coat the vegetables with half of the marinade and the dried shrimp with the other half. → Sauté the shrimp in a hot skillet for 1-2 minutes per side until opaque, then set aside. → Cook the vegetables in the same skillet for 8-10 minutes until soft and charred. → Combine everything back in the pan with fresh cilantro and lime juice, then serve in toasted tortillas.
Cooking Steps
Brief Cooking Order
Mix olive oil, lime juice, garlic, Cajun spice, and salt to create the marinade. → Slice the bell peppers and onion, then coat the vegetables with half of the marinade and the dried shrimp with the other half. → Sauté the shrimp in a hot skillet for 1-2 minutes per side until opaque, then set aside. → Cook the vegetables in the same skillet for 8-10 minutes until soft and charred. → Combine everything back in the pan with fresh cilantro and lime juice, then serve in toasted tortillas.
Introduction
These easy, one-pan shrimp fajitas are packed with bold flavors from a simple Cajun-lime marinade. Plump, juicy shrimp and tender, perfectly charred bell peppers and onions come together in just 30 minutes for an incredible weeknight dinner.
Step 1
In a measuring cup or small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup of olive oil, 1 Tbsp of freshly squeezed lime juice, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 Tbsp of Cajun seasoning, and 1/2 tsp of salt to make the marinade.
Step 2
Slice the red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, and 1/2 onion into 1/4 to 1/3-inch thick slices, then place them into a medium bowl.
Step 3
Stir the marinade and pour half of it over the sliced bell peppers and onions. Toss the vegetables until they are evenly coated.
Step 4
Pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel. Pour the remaining half of the marinade over the shrimp and stir well to combine.
Step 5
Heat 1/2 Tbsp of oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat. Sauté the shrimp in a single layer for 1 to 2 minutes per side just until they are opaque and cooked through, then transfer them to a plate.
Ingredients List
Important Notes
Make sure to pat the shrimp dry with paper towels before marinating to help the seasoning stick better and prevent excess moisture in the skillet.
Do not overcook the shrimp, or they will become rubbery. Remove them from the pan immediately once they turn opaque.
A heavy-bottomed skillet, such as a cast-iron skillet, is highly recommended to get a restaurant-style char on the fajita vegetables.
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