This one-pan recipe for Spicy Cajun Shrimp Fajitas is so easy, and a sure crowd-pleaser!
![Cajun shrimp with peppers in a flour tortilla and a lime slice on the side.](https://butteryourbiscuit.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/cajun-shrimp-fajitas-1.jpg)
Tender succulent shrimp cooked to perfection, with the flavors of your favorite Mexican restaurant. This recipe is not only healthy but an easy peasy one-pan dish and ready in about 30 minutes, like my Cajun Chicken and Sausage Pasta.
![Cajun shrimp fajitas in a flour tortilla with a slice of avacado, sourcream and cilantro.](https://butteryourbiscuit.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Cajun-shrimp-fajitas-scaled.jpeg)
Why go out for Mexican food when you can make these succulent cajun shrimp fajitas from home? It's a simple meal that you can have on rotation for those busy weeknight dinners. Served with my Mexican Style Rice or Cilantro Lime Rice.
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.](https://butteryourbiscuit.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/cajun-shrimp-fajitas-2.jpg)
These cajun shrimp fajitas are served in warm flour tortillas with your choice of toppings
- Sour Cream
- Guacamole
- Pica De Gallo
- Cheese
- Cilantro
![Cajun shrimo with peppers in a flour tortilla and a dallop of sour cream. Being picked up in a hand.](https://butteryourbiscuit.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/cajun-shrimp-fajitas-4.jpg)
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Cajun Shrimp Fajitas
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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