Cook up a sizzling batch of shrimp fajitas for your next dinner—spicy shrimp paired with crisp, fresh salad, topped with creamy guacamole and vibrant tomato salsa. This meal is fast, flavorful, and perfect for busy weeknights.
These shrimp fajitas are a quick, tasty option that come together in minutes. They’re filled with colorful vegetables and all the classic fajita toppings: tangy guacamole, tomato salsa and optional jalapeños. The combination of textures and bright flavours makes this a family favourite that feels a little festive but is simple to prepare.
COOKING UP OUR SHRIMP FAJITA RECIPE IS A WINNER FOR DINNER, HERE’S WHY!
- Shrimp fajitas are a fast, delicious meal — ready to eat in minutes when you use prepped ingredients.
- You can customise them with extras such as leftover vegetables or chopped fruit like pineapple or mango, and adjust the heat to your preference.
- If you prefer something different, this mix also works perfectly over Mexican rice for a shrimp rice bowl instead of wraps.
- Top tip: if cooking for children who don’t like prawns, remove the shrimp from a portion and swap in fish fingers or another favourite kid-friendly protein.
EQUIPMENT NEEDED
- Chopping board
- Sharp knife
- Colander or salad spinner
- Large skillet, frying pan or wok
- Tablespoon
- Cooking spoon
- Serving spoons for the fajita filling and toppings
INGREDIENTS FOR SHRIMP FAJITAS
This recipe celebrates colourful vegetables and simple, bold seasoning. Use the freshest produce you can get for the best results.
FOR THE SHRIMP FAJITA FILLING
- Raw king prawns (or raw shrimp)
- Olive oil (or rapeseed/sunflower oil)
- Red bell pepper, diced
- Green bell pepper, diced
- Fajita seasoning — store-bought or homemade (chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, dried oregano)
TO SERVE
- Small flour tortillas or your preferred wrap
- Little gem lettuce, washed and shredded
- Red cabbage, washed and shredded
- Guacamole, shop-bought or homemade
- Tomato salsa, shop-bought or homemade
- Fresh coriander (cilantro), roughly chopped
For full ingredient quantities, refer to the recipe card below.
HOW TO MAKE SHRIMP FAJITAS
Step One – Fry the peppers
- Heat a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the olive oil, then tip in the diced red and green peppers and half of the fajita seasoning.
- Cook the peppers for about 5 minutes, until they begin to soften but still have a little bite and colour.
Step Two – Add the raw shrimp
- Add the raw prawns to the pan and toss them with the peppers so they begin to sizzle.
- Sprinkle in the remaining fajita seasoning, season with salt and black pepper, and stir-fry for 5–8 minutes until the prawns are fully cooked through (smaller prawns cook faster; larger ones may need a little longer).
Step Three – Serve the shrimp fajitas
- Bring the pan to the table and serve with warmed tortillas, guacamole, salsa, shredded lettuce and cabbage, a squeeze of fresh lime juice and chopped coriander. Let guests build their own wraps for an informal, convivial meal.
WHAT TO SERVE WITH SHRIMP FAJITAS
There are many tasty sides that complement seafood fajitas. Pick one or two to round out the meal.
- Spicy rice or lime-and-coriander rice
- Cheesy nachos or tortilla chips
- Seasoned fries or sweet potato wedges
- Corn on the cob
- Chunky guacamole and extra salsas
- A simple Mexican-style pasta salad or a bowl of black beans
INGREDIENT SWAPS AND RECIPE TIPS
Change the base — Use corn tortillas, lettuce leaves for low-carb wraps, or serve the fajita mix over Mexican rice for a bowl.
Add more vegetables — Try sliced onions, zucchini, shredded fennel or a can of drained black beans for extra bulk and fibre. A spoonful of refried beans inside the tortilla adds creamy texture.
Extra toppings — Sour cream, pickled jalapeños, extra salsas, or your favourite hot sauce all work well. Fresh lime wedges always lift the flavours.
Sheet pan option — To simplify further, toss the shrimp and vegetables with seasoning on a large sheet pan and roast in the oven for easy sheet-pan fajitas.
MORE DELICIOUS MEXICAN RECIPES TO TRY
- Mexican Cottage Pie — a smoky chilli topped with cheesy mashed potatoes and jalapeños.
- Mexican-style hotdogs — loaded with spicy sausage, sauces and toppings.
- Mexican-spiced chicken thighs — oven-roasted for deep, warming flavours.
NEED SOME FAMILY MEAL IDEAS?
If you’re planning meals for a family, one-pan dinners, make-ahead sauces and adaptable recipes like these fajitas are invaluable. Build a weekly plan that reuses ingredients in different ways to save time and reduce waste. Try rotating proteins and sides to keep dinners interesting while sticking to a simple shopping list.
Shrimp Fajitas
Makes 8 mini tortillas
10 minutes
10 minutes
20 minutes
Our quick, easy and healthy prawn fajita recipe is always a hit at dinner time.
Ingredients
For the prawn fajita filling
- 350g raw king prawns
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 red pepper – diced
- 1 green pepper – diced
- 1 tablespoon fajita seasoning
To serve
- 8 mini flour tortillas
- 1 little gem lettuce – washed and shredded
- ¼ red cabbage – washed and shredded
- 200g guacamole
- 200g tomato salsa
- Handful of coriander leaves
Instructions
- Put a frying pan over medium heat. Add the olive oil and the diced red and green peppers with half the fajita seasoning.
- Fry the peppers for around 5 minutes until they start to soften.
- Add the raw prawns to the pan and mix them into the peppers.
- Add the remaining fajita seasoning, season to taste, and stir-fry for 5–8 minutes until the prawns are cooked through.
- To serve, bring the pan to the table and let everyone assemble their own tortillas with salsa, guacamole and salad.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4
Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 573
Total Fat: 19g
Protein: 31g
Nutritional content is an estimate and will vary based on exact ingredients and portion sizes. Calculate precisely if you have specific dietary needs.
More meal ideas and easy recipes are great to keep on hand when planning family dinners—try swapping proteins and sides to keep things fresh and time-efficient.