Description
A one‑pan dinner of shrimp, bell peppers, and onions with fajita spices, served in tortillas.
Ingredients
- 1 lb (≈ 450 g) raw shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 3 bell peppers (various colors), sliced
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 3 Tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 Tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp dried oregano (optional)
- ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- 8‑10 tortillas (corn or flour), warmed
- Optional toppings: avocado slices, sour cream, salsa, shredded cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 °F (≈ 200 °C). Line a sheet pan or rimmed baking tray with foil or parchment.
- In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, sliced bell peppers, and onion.
- In a small bowl, mix together oil and all the spices (chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, pepper).
- Pour the spiced oil over the shrimp‑vegetable mix and toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Spread the mixture in a single layer on the prepared sheet pan.
- Bake for about 8–10 minutes, until shrimp are opaque and cooked through, and vegetables are tender. (Some recipes suggest broiling for 1–2 minutes at end for char.) :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
- Remove from oven, squeeze the lime juice over the top, and sprinkle with chopped cilantro.
- Serve warm in tortillas with desired toppings.
Notes
- Do not overcook shrimp — they become rubbery if left too long. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
- You can use frozen shrimp (thawed) if fresh is unavailable. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
- For more char and flavor, broil for 1–2 minutes at the end. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
- Add other vegetables (e.g. zucchini, jalapeño) if you like — just cut to similar size. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
- Leftovers store well in refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in oven or skillet. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 2 fajitas)
- Calories: 349 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 657 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: –
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 183 mg
