Spicy Shrimp Fajitas with Guacamole and Smoky Red Pepper Crema

These shrimp fajitas are a quick and delicious dinner option that brings all the flavors of a classic fajita night to your table in under 20 minutes. Juicy shrimp are seasoned with a fajita spice blend and cooked alongside sautéed green pepper and onion, then finished with a squeeze of fresh lime juice for a tangy kick.

Serve the colorful filling in warm flour tortillas, topped with a spicy guacamole made with hot sauce and lime and a drizzle of smoky red pepper crema. Add extra hot sauce if you like more heat. It’s a fun, flavorful meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights.

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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

2 teaspoon (tsp) Cooking OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) Black PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Wash and dry all produce. Quarter the lime. Halve the green pepper lengthwise, remove the core and seeds, then slice into thin strips. Halve and peel the red onion, then slice thinly. In a small bowl, combine the guacamole with a squeeze of lime juice and a dash of hot sauce (reserve the remaining hot sauce for serving). Season the guacamole with salt and black pepper to taste.
2. Heat a drizzle of cooking oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the sliced green pepper and onion; season with salt and black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are slightly softened, about 4-5 minutes. Sprinkle half of the fajita spice blend over the vegetables and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
3. Meanwhile, rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Push the cooked vegetables to one side of the pan. Add another drizzle of oil to the empty side. Add the shrimp and the remaining fajita spice blend. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp are opaque and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes. Stir the vegetables and shrimp together. Squeeze a generous amount of lime juice over the mixture and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Remove from heat.
4. Wrap the flour tortillas in damp paper towels and microwave until warm and pliable, about 30 seconds. Divide the tortillas among plates. Fill each tortilla with the shrimp and vegetable mixture and a spoonful of the spicy guacamole. Drizzle with smoky red pepper crema. Serve with the remaining hot sauce and any remaining lime wedges on the side.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use frozen shrimp?

Yes, just thaw them completely and pat dry before cooking to ensure they sear properly.

What can I use instead of smoky red pepper crema?

You can substitute with sour cream mixed with a pinch of smoked paprika and a dash of hot sauce.

How do I make this dish dairy-free?

Use a dairy-free crema or omit it and check that your tortillas are dairy-free.