Ingredients:
For the Shrimp Fajitas:
- 1 lb. large or extra-large cooked or raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 green pepper, deseeded and sliced
- 1 red pepper, deseeded and sliced
- 1 yellow pepper, deseeded and sliced
- 1 orange pepper, deseeded and sliced
- 1 small yellow onion, sliced
- 1/2 lime, juiced (optional)
For the Fajita Seasoning:
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp paprika or smoked paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions:
Preparing the Shrimp:
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine all the fajita seasoning ingredients. Stir until well combined.
- Rinse the cooked shrimp and remove the tails.
- Place the shrimp in a large zip-lock bag. Pour the fajita seasoning over the shrimp in the bag. Seal the bag and shake until the shrimp are evenly coated.
Cooking the Vegetables:
- Deseed and slice the peppers and onion.
- Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
- Place the sliced onions and peppers on the prepared baking sheet.
- Cook in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes.
Adding the Shrimp:
- Remove the vegetables from the oven and add the shrimp directly to the baking sheet, spreading them evenly over the vegetables.
- Return the baking sheet to the oven for an additional 7-10 minutes if using cooked shrimp, or 15-20 minutes if using raw shrimp.
Finishing Touches:
- Remove from oven and gently stir to combine the seasoning with the vegetables and shrimp.
- Drizzle lime juice over the top, if desired.
Serving Suggestions:
- Serve the shrimp fajitas on top of a low-point tortilla, rice, cauliflower rice, or as is.
- Garnish with toppings such as non-fat plain Greek yogurt, avocado, or salsa for added flavor.
Notes:
- For a variation, you can substitute the shrimp with skinless, boneless chicken tenders.
- These shrimp fajitas can be stored in the fridge for 5-7 days or in the freezer for up to a month.
- Consider dividing the recipe into single-serving containers along with cauliflower rice or frozen cauliflower stir-fry rice for easy meal prep.