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One Pan Shrimp Fajitas and Rice

When you’re craving something packed with bold flavor but still effortless to make, these shrimp and fajita skillets hit the spot. Juicy shrimp and sizzling charred veggies come together with a drizzle of honey-chipotle sauce and a bright squeeze of lime for the perfect bite. Add some cilantro lime rice, avocado, and sour cream and you’ve got a dinner that is as beautiful and colorful as it is delicious!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Yields3 to 4
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Servings3 to 4

Ingredients

SHRIMP & FAJITAS

  • 1 pound large raw shrimp, deveined and tail removed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • salt and pepper, to taste

MARINADE

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons adobo paste
  • 2 teaspoons fresh garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon coriander
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon salt, adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons honey

FOR ASSEMBLY (optional)

  • cilantro lime rice
  • sour cream
  • avocado
  • lime wedge

Instructions 

PREPARE THE SHRIMP

  1. Peel, devein, and remove the tails from the shrimp. Pat dry with paper towels to help with searing later.

MAKE THE SAUCE

  1. In a bowl, combine olive oil, adobo paste, garlic, chili powder, coriander, paprika, oregano, onion powder, cumin, salt, and honey. Set aside for later.

COOK THE FAJITAS

  1. Heat a small amount of olive oil in each individual skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add a portion of sliced bell peppers and onions to each skillet.
  3. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Sauté for about 5–6 minutes until they are softened and charred around the edges, about 75% cooked.
  4. Push the veggies to the side of each skillet.

SEAR THE SHRIMP

  1. Add the shrimp to the empty side of each skillet. Let them sear undisturbed for 2–3 minutes until they turn pink and develop a light crust.
  2. Flip and cook for another 2–3 minutes until fully cooked.

COMBINE AND ADD SAUCE

  1. Once the shrimp are cooked, toss them together with the vegetables in each skillet. Drizzle a bit of the reserved marinade over everything and stir to coat the shrimp and veggies in the flavorful sauce.
  2. Add a squeeze of fresh lime juice to each skillet and toss again to brighten the flavors.
  3. Finish off each skillet with some optional add-ons like cilantro lime rice, avocado, sour cream, or even cheese!

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