Shrimp Fajitas (Fajitas de Camaron)

Shrimp Fajitas (Fajitas De Camarón) are an easy-to-make, delicious meal that the whole family can enjoy! Try out this flavorful recipe for yourself today.

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Shrimp Fajitas Tacos (Fajitas de Camaron) served on a plate next to salsa and limes.

This easy and flavorful Shrimp Fajitas (fajitas de camaron) recipe is sure to become a go-to family favorite!

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It’s kinda like Shrimp Tacos but with a mixture of colorful bell peppers and not authentic Mexican food.

That’s right, my friends. This dish is Tex Mex at its finest even though you’ll see it served at a Mexican restaurant.

With just a few ingredients, you can have this delicious recipe on the table in no time.

Table of Contents

1 Ingredients
2 Instructions
3 Sheet Pan Instructions
4 Storing Instructions
5 Frequently Asked Questions
6 Side Dishes
- 6.1 Hungry for More
7 Shrimp Fajitas (Fajitas De Camarón)

Ingredients

large shrimp – deveined, shells removed
ground cumin
ground oregano
chili powder (or red pepper flakes)
ground cayenne (optional)
salt
ground black pepper
oil – olive oil, avocado oil, vegetable oil – whatever you prefer is fine.
white onion (or swap out for red onion or yellow onion)
garlic clove
green pepper
red bell pepper
yellow bell peppers
fresh lime juice

Swap out the protein to make Beef Fajitas or Chicken Fajitas.

Cayenne is optional. Omit if you are not interested in spicy food.

Instead of fresh onion and fresh garlic, use 1 tablespoon onion powder and 1 tablespoon garlic powder.

Instructions

Raw shrimp in a glass bowl seasoned with spices.

Rinse the raw shrimp and pat dry with a paper towel.
In a large bowl, sprinkle with cumin, oregano, cayenne (if using), chili powder, salt, and pepper.
Mix well. You want the shrimp to be completely covered.

These are large shrimp. Thawed from frozen, already deveined and peeled for faster cooking.

Fajita marinades are great, but they require time. This is an easy recipe for a quick dinner.

Shrimp and peppers cooking in a large skillet.

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium high heat and add the shrimp.
Cook for 2 minutes. Turn the shrimp with your tongs.
Add the peppers, onion, and garlic to the hot pan.
Cook for an additional 4-5 minutes, or until the peppers are soft.

Turn the heat off and squeeze lime juice all over the fajitas. Mix well.

Be sure to use tongs to flip the shrimp so that they cook evenly on both sides.

Sheet Pan Instructions

For an easy sheet pan dinner, line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Toss all the ingredients together. Place them on an even layer on the sheet pan, and bake at 400 degress F for 25 minutes.

A hand holding a flour tortilla and assembling fajitas de camaron.

Once everything is cooked, warm flour tortillas on a hot griddle.

To assemble, add some of the juicy shrimp mixture and top of warm tortillas with a generous amount of your favorite toppings.

Storing Instructions

Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

To freeze, place leftover shrimp in a sealable bag, removing as much air as possible. Store in the freezer for up to 4 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat before consuming.

A Shrimp Fajitas Taco served on a plate.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are fajitas better on grill or skillet?

Both methods work. Weather permitted, you can grill fajitas. Or cook them in a skillet is fine too.

What vegetables should I put in fajitas?

Portobello mushrooms go great in this recipe. They are meaty and cook up quickly.

Should cheese go on fajitas?

Yes! Cheddar cheese or try queso fresco. For a saltier cheese, try queso cotija.

Shrimp Fajitas tacos served with lime wedges, salsa, and more flour tortillas.

Side Dishes

Make seafood night or taco Tuesday extra special with these delicious and easy shrimp fajitas (fajitas de camaron). Serve with your favorite toppings – sour cream, pico de gallo, Mexican pickled carrots – and enjoy!