20 Minute Skillet Blackened Shrimp Fajitas

4.71 from 17 votes

20 Minute Skillet Blackened Shrimp Fajitas

20 Minute Skillet Blackened Shrimp Fajitas are such an easy and flavorful meal packed with blackened shrimp, peppers and onion. This classic meal is perfect served up in tortillas with avocado and chopped cilantro!

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: blackened shrimp fajitas, shrimp fajitas, skillet fajitas

Servings: servings

Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

1 pound peeled and deveined large shrimp
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil divided
1 sliced red bell pepper
1 sliced green bell pepper
1 sliced yellow bell pepper
1 medium sliced onion
avocado chopped cilantro, sour cream optional garnish

Instructions

In a large bowl, add the shrimp, chili powder, paprika, onion powder, cumin, garlic powder, and salt and pepper. Set aside.
In a medium-sized skillet over medium high heat, add 1 tablespoon olive oil and the sliced bell peppers and onion. Saute until tender about 5-7 minutes. Slide the cooked vegetables to the side of the skillet.
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and add the seasoned shrimp. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until pink.
Serve in tortillas with optional toppings.

Notes

Alyssa Also Recommends:

Want to make this even easier? Here are a few products that I LOVE:

•Staub Cast Iron Skillet
•Cuisinart Stainless Steel Chopper
•Utopia Kitchen Cooking Knives

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