Authentic Shrimp Fajita Marinade Recipe

One authentic Mexican restaurant dish we all love is shrimp fajitas. However, they are rather expensive to consume at a restaurant whenever you crave some. So, why won’t we learn how to make them at home in less than 30 minutes? The best and easiest way to cook shrimp fajitas is on the stovetop. They are quick, easy to prepare, and come together in one pan with no fuss. A 15-minute recipe that gathers all the Mexican flavors we love.  

How Do You Know Shrimp Is Cooked?

No matter what type of shrimp you choose, one essential thing is to make sure it is cooked properly for safety’s sake. So, keep in mind that all shrimp should appear pink with red tails when they are properly cooked. They should appear slightly white as well, however, too much white means you’ve overcooked your shrimp.

Trust me: if you give this dish a try, you’ll have a real taste of Mexico right in your kitchen! One last piece of advice: the instructions are simple, but here I strongly recommend you follow them, not to improvise too much! You’ll see what I’m talking about in the recipe below. Regarding the fact that we cook with the heat really high, everything should be prepared and in place, as the time is limited.

How to Make the Best Shrimp Fajita Marinade

When it comes to the veggies I use for this recipe, red, yellow, and orange bell peppers are the sweetest which is why I use them, but green bell peppers will also work just fine. In addition, if you like a spicy shrimp fajita, add minced jalapeno to the dish. 

Mexican Shrimp Fajitas are so flavorful and delicious, not to mention they couldn’t get any easier! A one-skillet shrimp fajitas recipe with juicy shrimp, tender and colorful bell peppers with an amazing fajita marinade. What would you want more for your Mexican dinner night?!

Simple Ingredient List

As my final purpose is always to make your job in the kitchen easier, I thought that splitting the ingredient list into three sections would be a great help. So, in order to make the best shrimp fajitas at home these three sets of ingredients you should follow closely. The first section includes the marinade for the fajitas, while the second one gathers all you need for making the actual fajitas, and the third set is about how you can serve this Mexican dish. 

Now, let’s see what ingredients you need:

Fajita Marinade 

• 4 cloves of minced garlic;
• ¼ cup of olive oil;
• 1 tablespoon of Cajun spice; 
• 1 tablespoon of lime juice;
• ½ teaspoon of salt.

Shrimp Fajita

• 1 pound of deveined and peeled large shrimp; 
• 2 sliced bell peppers of any color; 
• ¼ cup of chopped cilantro; 
• ½ sliced medium onion; 
• 2-3 teaspoons of lime juice.

Servings 

• 1 lime cut into wedges;
• 1 sliced avocado;
• Jalapeno ranch; 
• 8 small tortillas.

Shrimp Fajita Recipe Step-by-Step

The next thing after gathering all the ingredients you need is thoroughly read the step-by-step recipe below. Whenever the recipe may seem a little difficult, I strongly advise you to read it once before starting to prepare the dish. In this way, you would be prepared for any unexpected turn of events. So, here are the instructions for these Mexican shrimp fajitas we love so much!

1. First of all, take a small bowl and combine the ingredients of the fajita marinade. These include salt, Cajun spice, olive oil, lime juice, garlic, etc. 

2. Slice onions and bell peppers with a thickness of 1/3 inches and place them in a bowl. Then, pour half of the marinade on these vegetables and toss them to combine them. 

3. Take another bowl. Use a paper towel to pat dry the shrimp, and then add the remaining marinade to it. Make sure that you stir it well to combine it evenly. 
4. Then, take a large skillet or pan and heat half a tablespoon of olive on it on medium heat. 

5. When the oil is hot, add some shrimp in one layer and sauté them for one to minutes on each side until they are cooked through. 

6. Transfer the shrimp to a plate. 
7. Add the marinated vegetables to the pan in which you just cooked the shrimp and sauté them until they are soft. Keep stirring them from time to time, and then turn off the heat. 

8. Also, add the shrimp back into the pan. 
9. Next, add a quarter cup of the chopped cilantro and squeeze some fresh lime juice. Be sure to toss the mixture to combine it well. 

10. Finally, your classic shrimp fajita dish is ready, and you can serve it with any side of your choice!

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One Mexican restaurant dish we all love is shrimp fajitas. However, they are rather expensive to consume at a restaurant whenever you crave some. So, why won’t we learn how to make them at home in less than 30 minutes? The best and easiest way to cook shrimp fajitas is on the stovetop. They are quick, easy to prepare, and come together in one pan with no fuss. A 15-minute recipe that gathers all the Mexican flavors we love. 

• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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Fajita Marinade 

• Four cloves of minced garlic
• 1/4 cup of olive oil
• One tablespoon of Cajun spice
• One tablespoon of lime juice
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt

Shrimp Fajita

• One pound of deveined and peeled large shrimp
• Two sliced bell peppers of any color
• 1/4 cup of chopped cilantro
• 1/2 sliced medium onion
• Two to three teaspoons of lime juice

Servings 

• One lime cut into wedges
• One sliced avocado
• Jalapeno ranch
• Eight small tortillas

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Instructions

1. First of all, take a small bowl and combine the ingredients of the fajita marinade. These include salt, Cajun spice, olive oil, lime juice, garlic, etc. 
2. Slice onions and bell peppers with a thickness of 1/3 inches and place them in a bowl. Then, pour half of the marinade on these vegetables and toss them to combine them. 
3. Take another bowl. Use a paper towel to pat dry the shrimp, and then add the remaining marinade to it. Make sure that you stir it well to combine it evenly. 
4. Then, take a large skillet or pan and heat half a tablespoon of olive on it on medium heat. 
5. When the oil is hot, add some shrimp in one layer and sauté them for one to minutes on each side until they are cooked through. 
6. Transfer the shrimp to a plate. 
7. Add the marinated vegetables to the pan in which you just cooked the shrimp and sauté them until they are soft. Keep stirring them from time to time, and then turn off the heat. 
8. Also, add the shrimp back into the pan. 
9. Next, add a quarter cup of the chopped cilantro and squeeze some fresh lime juice. Be sure to toss the mixture to combine it well. 

10. Finally, your classic shrimp fajita dish is ready, and you can serve it with any side of your choice!

• Author: Rosie
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Category: main dish
• Method: stovetop cooked
• Cuisine: Mexican

Enjoy Your Mexican Dish!

One last thing, my loves: I really want you to know that you hardly can ruin things in the kitchen when it comes to cooking with love, patience, and easy instructions to follow. Yeah, sure, you might change a little the main recipe and adapt it to your budget, taste, preferences, or ingredients you have on hand – but that doesn’t mean you messed things up! So, stop worrying about doing things perfectly, and don’t forget to have a little fun during the process! After all, it’s your own time; so let’s make it as enjoyable as possible!

Last but not least, don’t forget that your input on everything I write about is extremely valuable. It really helps me know what you think about my work and how you would improve my recipes, ideas, and advice. So, keep on asking any questions in the comments section. I will make sure to respond as soon as possible! Furthermore, feel free to share your experience with this authentic shrimp fajitas recipe and all your advice on it. I am always super excited to hear from my beloved readers!

In addition, if you are interested in more Mexican recipes that you can make at home, here are three of my personal favorites: