Spicy Shrimp Fajitas with Smoky Crema and Guacamole

These shrimp fajitas are a quick and easy dinner that doesn’t skimp on flavor. Spiced shrimp, sautéed poblano and onion are tossed with lime juice for a tangy punch, then piled into warm flour tortillas. Top with spicy guacamole and a smoky red pepper crema for a truly satisfying meal.

Ready in just 20 minutes, this one-pan recipe is perfect for busy weeknights. Feel free to add a dash of hot sauce if you like extra heat. It’s a fajita-tastic meal that everyone will love!

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Ingredients

1 unit OnionView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 tablespoon Sour CreamView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

10 ounce ShrimpView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Long Green PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon Fajita Spice BlendView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 teaspoon Smoked PaprikaView 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

teaspoon (tsp) Black PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, mix sour cream with smoked paprika to make the smoky crema. Set aside.
2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add a drizzle of oil, then sauté onion and green pepper until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Add shrimp, fajita spice blend, salt and pepper. Cook until shrimp are pink and cooked through, about 2-3 minutes per side.
4. Squeeze lime juice over the shrimp and vegetables. Stir to combine.
5. Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
6. Assemble fajitas: fill each tortilla with shrimp mixture, top with a dollop of guacamole and a drizzle of smoky crema. Add hot sauce if desired.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use frozen shrimp?

Yes, just thaw them completely and pat dry before cooking.

What can I substitute for sour cream?

Greek yogurt works well as a substitute.

How do I store leftovers?

Store shrimp and vegetables separately from tortillas in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.