Healthy Shrimp Fajitas are made with pan-fried shrimp, peppers, and onions wrapped in sundried tomato tortillas! This Mexican main dish is filling as it is nutritious and takes around 20 minutes to make. I have topped the filling with whipped avocado and yogurt mixture for a quick and healthy meal!
The freshly caught shrimp along with the seaside resorts in Mexico, grilled and served with juicy salsa was my inspiration for these Healthy Shrimp Fajitas. The tortillas were made fresh to order and were served on clay plates.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is the difference between tacos and fajitas?
Fajitas are wraps that have grilled vegetables along with meat, while tacos have raw, diced vegetables in them.
What are the other methods of cooking shrimp?
I sometimes like to bake the shrimp at 400 degrees F for 5-6 minutes on a baking sheet. Some other methods are grilling or air frying them. I like baking the shrimp for these Healthy Shrimp Fajitas, as it gives me some time to prepare the other toppings. Baking also reduces the amount of oil that I use in the dish. I have found that baking the shrimp marinated in spices has the same taste as pan-frying them.
What flour can be used to make homemade tortillas?
Whole wheat, corn, and Kamut flour are some of the healthy choices for homemade tortillas.
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How to make the shrimp and veggie filling:
How to make the salsa and whipped avocado with yogurt:
How to assemble the Healthy Shrimp Fajitas:
Tips:
- Tortillas should not be overcooked or they will become very crispy. What you want is soft, pliable tortillas that can be filled and rolled. I like to heat the tortillas for a few seconds on a griddle or microwave them. I use a damp kitchen towel to cover the tortillas to keep them from getting dry.
- Overcooking the shrimp will make them rubbery and tough. Cook the shrimp for 3-5 minutes on both sides on medium heat.
- Feel free to use chicken or tofu instead of shrimp. Fried fish fillets are also a great option.
Serving suggestions:
Fajitas can be also be served with avocado salad, Mexican Corn Salad or spicy roasted potatoes. If you like these Healthy Shrimp Fajitas, you could also try another seafood Mexican wrap, my Pan-Fried Fish Tacos.
Storage:
Homemade tortillas can be stored in an airtight box in the refrigerator for a week. I like to keep the tortillas wrapped in a damp kitchen towel as I make them to prevent them from drying out. Whipped avocado and yogurt and the salsa can be stored in separate boxes for 3-4 days in the refrigerator. The pan-fried shrimp must be consumed within two days of making them. You could also freeze the pan-fried shrimp for a couple of months in airtight containers.
Other shrimp recipes that you might like:
Healthy Shrimp Fajitas
Equipment
- Stovetop
Ingredients
For the shrimp and veggie filling:
- 1 pound shrimp
- 5 clove garlic minced
- 1 red onion julienned
- 2 red and orange peppers julienned
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cayenne powder
- ½ tsp ground peppercorn
- 6 sprig cilantro chopped
- 1 tsp lime juice
- 6 sundried tomato tortilla
For the whipped avocado with yogurt:
- 1 avocado
- 2 tbsp Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp Greek yogurt whey
- 1 green chili
- 1 shallot
- ½ tsp lime juice
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 sprig cilantro
For the salsa:
- 2 tomato chopped
- 1 jalapeno deseeded, chopped
- 4 sprig cilantro chopped
- 1 shallot chopped
- 1 bird's eye chili (optional) deseeded, chopped
- 1 tsp lime juice
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground peppercorn
- 1 tsp avocado oil
Instructions
How to cook the shrimp and veggies:
- Prepare the ingredients. Clean and devein shrimp without the tails. Julienne cut the onion and peppers.
- Mix the spices and lime juice with the shrimp.
- Heat a heavy-bottomed pan with olive oil and sauté the shrimp on medium heat for 3-5 minutes on both sides or until pinkish-orange in color. Remove the shrimp and keep it aside.
- In the same pan, add some olive oil and sauté the onions and peppers for 2-3 minutes or until lightly caramelized. Turn off the heat and keep it aside.
How to make the salsa and whipped avocado with yogurt:
- Mix the ingredients for the salsa in a bowl. In a food processor, whisk the ingredients for the avocado-yogurt mixture until smooth.
How to assemble the Healthy Shrimp Fajitas:
- Warm the tortillas on a griddle for a few seconds or microwave them for 10 seconds. Place a tortilla on a board and spoon some onions and peppers in the middle of the tortilla. Place a few shrimp on top.
- Spoon some of the salsa and then drizzle the whipped avocado-yogurt mixture on top.
- Garnish with cilantro and squeeze a few drops of lime juice. Roll the tortilla and serve warm.
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Notes
- Feel free to use corn or wheat tortillas or homemade ones.
- You could also add corn kernels or make corn or pineapple salsa to go with the fajitas.
- If you serve the fajitas with guacamole, then omit the whipped avocado with yogurt.
Nutrition
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