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Grilled Shrimp Fajitas

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  • Prep 30 min
  • Total 50 min
  • Servings 6
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Surprise your family with sizzling, restaurant-quality fajitas! A slightly spicy shrimp fajita marinade fabulously flavors your seafood while onions and bell peppers grill to perfection. Break out the tortillas and dig into these fantastic Grilled Shrimp Fajitas as a fun weekend meal or as a way to spice up taco night.
By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Oct 24, 2023
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Ingredients

Marinade

  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 medium cloves garlic, crushed
  • Pinch ground red pepper (cayenne)

Fajitas

  • 2 lb uncooked deveined peeled medium shrimp, thawed if frozen, tail shells removed
  • 2 medium red bell peppers, cut into strips (about 2 cups)
  • 1 medium red onion, sliced (about 2 cups)
  • Olive oil cooking spray
  • 6 tortillas from 1 package (11 oz) Old El Paso™ Flour Tortillas for Burritos (8 Count)
  • 1 1/2 cups refrigerated guacamole (from 14-oz package)

Steps

  • 1
    Heat gas or charcoal grill. In 1-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix marinade ingredients until well blended. Add shrimp; toss to coat. Cover; refrigerate 20 minutes to marinate, turning once. Meanwhile, in medium bowl, place bell peppers and onion; spray with cooking spray. Place vegetables in grill basket (grill "wok"). Wrap tortillas in foil; set aside.
  • 2
    Place basket on grill rack over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 10 minutes, turning vegetables once.
  • 3
    Drain shrimp; discard marinade. Add shrimp to grill basket. Cover grill; cook 5 to 7 minutes longer, turning shrimp and vegetables once, until shrimp are pink. Place wrapped tortillas on grill. Cook 2 minutes, turning once, until warm.
  • 4
    On serving platter, place shrimp and vegetables; cover to keep warm. Place warmed tortillas on plate; place guacamole in serving bowl. For each serving, top tortilla with shrimp, vegetables and guacamole; fold tortilla over filling.

Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens

  • tip 1
    The timing of this Grilled Shrimp Fajitas recipe is important. Don't marinate the shrimp longer than 20 minutes, or they will start to cook in the marinade!
  • tip 2
    These easy shrimp fajitas wouldn't be complete without guac for topping! Look for prepared guacamole in the refrigerated section of your supermarket.

Nutrition

320 Calories, 12g Total Fat, 23g Protein, 29g Total Carbohydrate, 4g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Fajita
Calories
320
Calories from Fat
110
Total Fat
12g
19%
Saturated Fat
2 1/2g
11%
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
175mg
58%
Sodium
1140mg
47%
Potassium
490mg
14%
Total Carbohydrate
29g
10%
Dietary Fiber
3g
15%
Sugars
4g
Protein
23g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
35%
35%
Vitamin C
60%
60%
Calcium
10%
10%
Iron
25%
25%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 2 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

More About This Recipe

  • Skip the restaurant and make these fantastic shrimp fajitas instead! Doused in a spicy marinade and dolloped with tasty guacamole, this recipe is the perfect meal when you’re craving sizzling restaurant-quality fajitas. Since you’ll use your grill, make it an outdoor dinner night and pair the fajitas with one of Betty’s fun flavor-packed drinks. Or if you’re having guests, try out an easy appetizer while you’re waiting for the fajitas to marinate. And don’t forget to check out the rest of Betty’s fajitas recipes to make sure you’ve found the perfect recipe for your palate.
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