Name: Cajun Shrimp Fajitas
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 lb jumbo shrimp; 2 tablespoons olive oil; Juice of 1 lime; 2 tablespoon Cajun seasoning; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 3 bell peppers (red, green, orange thinly sliced); 1 small onion thinly sliced; 3 garlic cloves minced; 6-8 fajita sized tortillas

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Tips for making cajun shrimp fajitas

I like to use large shrimp usually (31-35 shrimp per pound) Although jumbo can be used also. (16-20 per pound)
You can defrost frozen shrimp quickly by placing them in a cold bowl of tap water for 15 minutes.
Don't forget a fresh squeeze of lime juice to brighten up your flavors.

Shrimp, peppers placed in a flour tortilla.

These cajun shrimp fajitas are served in warm flour tortillas with your choice of toppings

Sour Cream
Guacamole
Pica De Gallo
Cheese
Cilantro

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Cajun Shrimp Fajitas

4.88 from 8 votes

Written By: Wendie

These cajun shrimp fajitas are an easy one-pan dish that comes together in 30-minutes.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings

Calories 138

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Ingredients

1 lb jumbo shrimp
2 tablespoons olive oil
Juice of 1 lime
2 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 bell peppers red, green, orange thinly sliced
1 small onion thinly sliced
3 garlic cloves minced
6-8 fajita sized tortillas

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees
Peel, devein, and remove the tails from the shrimp.
in a small bowl add the olive oil, lime juice, cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, and salt and whisk until combined.
In a large bowl add shrimp, peppers, and garlic and toss with the seasoning mixture.
Place on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until shrimp is opaque and veggies are tender
Serve in warm tortillas with your favorite toppings.

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Notes

I like to use large shrimp usually (31-35 shrimp per pound) Although jumbo can be used also. (16-20 per pound)

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 138kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 148gFat: 4.3gSaturated Fat: 25gPolyunsaturated Fat: 47gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 987mgFiber: 14gSugar: 11g

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Course Entrees

Cuisine American