Spicy Shrimp Fajita Tacos with Smoky Red Pepper Crema

These quick and easy tacos are fully loaded with fajita-spiced shrimp and sautéed green pepper and onion, all tossed with lime juice for a tangy punch. This joyous jumble is piled into warm flour tortillas with spicy guacamole (adjustable to your liking), a drizzle of smoky red pepper crema and a dash of hot sauce if you like a little extra kick-all in just 20 minutes!

Perfect for busy weeknights, these shrimp fajita tacos bring bold flavors without the fuss. The combination of smoky crema, zesty guacamole and tender shrimp makes every bite a fiesta. Customize the heat level to suit your taste and dinner is served!

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Ingredients

1 unit Red OnionView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

10 ounce ShrimpView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 tablespoon Smoky Red Pepper CremaView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Long Green PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon Fajita Spice BlendView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit LimeView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

6 unit Flour TortillasView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 tablespoon GuacamoleView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon Hot SauceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon (tsp) Cooking OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) Black PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Wash and dry produce. Halve, core and thinly slice green pepper into strips. Halve, peel and thinly slice onion. Quarter lime. In a small bowl, combine guacamole, juice from one lime wedge (two wedges for 4 servings) and a dash of hot sauce (save the rest for serving). Season with salt and pepper.
2. Rinse shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add shrimp, green pepper, onion and Fajita Spice Blend; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until shrimp are pink and cooked through and veggies are slightly softened, 4-6 minutes. Stir in a squeeze of lime juice and remove from heat.
3. Meanwhile, wrap tortillas in damp paper towels and microwave until warm and pliable, 30 seconds. TIP: Feel free to toast your tortillas if you want some crunch!
4. Divide tortillas between plates. Fill with shrimp and veggie filling; top with spicy guacamole and smoky red pepper crema. Serve with remaining hot sauce and remaining lime wedges on the side.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use chicken instead of shrimp?

Yes, you can substitute boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs. Cook the chicken until browned and cooked through, then proceed with the recipe.

How can I make this dairy-free?

The smoky red pepper crema contains dairy. You can omit it or use a dairy-free alternative like a cashew-based crema.

Can I use corn tortillas instead of flour?

Absolutely! Corn tortillas work well. Warm them in a dry skillet or microwave before serving.