Introduction to Shrimp Fajita Skillet
This one-pan Shrimp Fajita Skillet is the perfect keto-friendly meal! Pair with cilantro lime cauliflower rice, or low carb tortillas for a hearty, satisfying meal!
Shrimp Fajita Recipe
Shrimp is one of my go to proteins because I always have a bag in the freezer and it cooks in just a matter of minutes! It is so versatile because it can be a great one pan recipe or perfect paired with something like cheesy keto grits! If you’re looking for more summer recipes, check out this list of 150+ Summer Meal Ideas!
This easy Shrimp Fajita recipe is the perfect one pan meal. This dish features flavorful shrimp, fresh peppers and onions sautéed until perfectly tender! You can enjoy this meal on its own, in a crunchy cold lettuce wrap, or in a low carb tortilla!
Shrimp Fajita Ingredients
This is just a quick overview of the ingredients you’ll need.
- Shrimp : I use peeled and deveined thawed shrimp. It cooks super quickly, which helps this meal come together in a flash.
- Vegetables: bell peppers, red onion and mushrooms
- Fajita seasoning : you can use packaged taco seasoning in a pinch.
- Olive oil : for searing the chicken; you can use butter, ghee, coconut oil, or other cooking oil.
- Lime: you’ll need a fresh lime to squeeze over the shrimp in the last few minutes of cooking, but don’t forget to add a few extra for serving!
How to make a Shrimp Fajita Skillet
Basically, we are making fajitas that can be enjoyed without a tortilla to save on carbs. This dish is heavier on the veggies than a normal fajita recipe so it will really fill you up. You can always opt for a low carb tortilla, or zucchini tortilla if you need to get your taco fix! To make this Keto Shrimp Skillet just follow these simple steps:
- Heat a large skillet to medium heat, then add in your olive oil. Add the bell peppers, onion and mushrooms. Sauté the vegetables for 5-6 minutes until tender.
- Add the shrimp and seasoning and toss to coat everything evenly with the spices. Sear the shrimp 2-3 minutes until cooked through.
- Lastly, squeeze about half a fresh lime (or 1/4 quarter if you are sensitive to citrus) over the fajitas the last minute of cooking. It will pop, sizzle and steam! The flavor is unbeatable!
How do I make Fajita seasoning?
I use a fajita seasoning blend for this recipe, if you prefer, you can use taco seasoning. The Fajita seasoning blend I recommend is listed below. You will need 3 tablespoons of this blend for the shrimp skillet.
Fajita seasoning blend
- 1/4 cup chili powder
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 tablespoon each cumin, onion powder, garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons oregano
- 1 teaspoon each salt, pepper
What should I serve with Keto Shrimp?
You can serve Keto Shrimp with cilantro lime cauliflower rice, or low carb tortillas for a hearty, satisfying meal!
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Recipe Details
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Course: Dinner
- Cuisine: Keto
- Servings: 6
- Calories: 232 kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 1/2 cup bell pepper, mixed colors
- 1 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 pound thawed shrimp, deveined and shelled
- 3 tablespoons fajita seasoning
- 1/2 fresh lime, sliced
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet to medium heat, then add in your olive oil. Add the bell peppers, onion and mushrooms. Sauté the vegetables for 5-6 minutes until tender.
- Add the shrimp and seasoning and toss to coat everything evenly with the spices. Sear the shrimp 2-3 minutes until cooked through.
- Lastly, squeeze about half a fresh lime (or 1/4 quarter if you are sensitive to citrus) over the fajitas the last minute of cooking. It will pop, sizzle and steam!
Notes
- Fajita seasoning blend:
- 1/4 cup chili powder
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 tablespoon each cumin, onion powder, garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons oregano
- 1 teaspoon each salt, pepper
- Net carbs are 4.4 g per serving
Nutrition
- Serving: 1 1/4 cups
- Calories: 232 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Protein: 18.6 g
- Fat: 6.2 g
- Cholesterol: 131 mg
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fiber: 1.6 g
- Sugar: 4.2 g
