This recipe for keto shrimp fajitas allows you to enjoy a keto Mexican one-pan dish in under 30 minutes. Enjoy all the shrimp fajitas flavors without worrying about consuming too many carbs. It’s the perfect recipe for fajita nights!
It’s an easy keto meal that packs a lot of flavor with minimum effort.
Whether you need a simple recipe for busy weeknights or a weekend dish that makes juicy shrimp the star, this keto-friendly shrimp fajitas recipe is one you’ll want to add to your keto meal planning.
I love serving these low-carb shrimp fajitas with keto tortillas, cilantro lime cauliflower rice, or even a bed of lettuce.
Since the meal comes together in one pan in under 30 minutes, it’s a delicious breeze to make and requires only a few basic ingredients.
It’s as easy as seasoning your fresh shrimp with our homemade keto fajita seasoning mix which is loaded with Mexican spices and has zero sweeteners, fillers, and additives.
Then, after they get tossed in fresh lime juice, they are sauteed quickly with your favorite array of bell peppers and onions.
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Keto Shrimp Fajitas
Although it’s no secret that our family loves Mexican dishes, keeping things Mexican and keto can be a bit of a challenge; in order to keep the shrimp fajitas keto-friendly, I make sure to use our homemade seasoning mix.
This way, I know exactly what’s in it and can be sure there are no hidden ingredients that could kick us out of ketosis.
Are Shrimp Fajitas Keto-Friendly?
Shrimp fajitas can be keto as long as you season them properly and then accompany them with keto tortillas, cauliflower rice, or wrap them in lettuce. Mind those sides, and you’ll be in the safe zone.
And by all means, be sure to drizzle your shrimp fajitas with our keto spicy cilantro garlic sauce for a zesty kick! Rest assured that you can enjoy shrimp fajitas with tortillas.
In fact, there are now many low-carb tortilla options on the market. Do keep in mind that many of those have wheat in them and are not gluten-free.
I serve my keto fajitas with my homemade, egg-free tortillas which are delicious and pliable. Plus, they are super easy to make. I roll my low-carb tortillas between parchment paper for the perfect thinness.
I say all that to say that you could also just serve the seasoned shrimp and veggies on top of a green salad and eat with a fork.
You know, like shrimp fajita bowls! No matter how you decide to eat it, it will be a tasty keto meal!
Ingredients For Keto-Friendly Shrimp Fajitas
The following are the ingredients you’ll need to make this recipe. Note that the full printable recipe card is at the bottom of the page.
- Fresh Shrimp
- Lime juice
- Peppers: I used a combination of green, red, yellow, and orange bell peppers.
- Onion, sliced
- Garlic cloves, minced
- Oil: I used avocado oil, but you may prefer olive oil
- Keto-friendly fajita seasoning
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How To Make Keto Shrimp Fajitas
There is no need to marinate the shrimp with the seasoning and lime ahead of time. In fact, I recommend that you season right before cooking because the addition of lime juice could “cook” the shrimp, similar to what happens in ceviche.
Once your shrimp have been deveined and the tails removed, you will toss them with our keto fajitas seasoning and lime juice.
Then, the shrimp, along with the veggies, are cooked over medium-high heat in a large skillet that is lightly coated with avocado or refined coconut oil.
My vegetables of choice were a combination of sliced red, orange, yellow, and green bell peppers, as well as yellow onions.
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Keto Shrimp Fajitas
This recipe for keto shrimp fajitas allows you to enjoy all the flavors of this Mexican classic dish without the worry of consuming too many carbs. It's an easy one-pan keto meal that features shrim and that packs a lot of flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds of raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 medium onion sliced
- 1/2 medium red bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 medium green bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 medium yellow pepper, sliced
- 1/2 medium orange bell pepper, sliced
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons of avocado oil
Keto Fajita Seasoning
- 2-3 tablespoons of fajita seasoning mix
- 1/4 cup of lime juice, about 2 limes
Instructions
- Toss the peeled shrimp and deveined shrimp with 2-3 tablespoons of keto-friendly homemade fajita seasoning and set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over high heat with 2 tablespoons of oil.
- Saute the sliced peppers and onion until tender and the edges of the vegetables are slightly charred.
- Remove the vegetables and set them aside.
- Saute the shrimp over medium-high heat. The shrimp will turn a pink hue and opaque when cooked. Depending on the size of your shrimp this will take anywhere from 5-7 minutes.
- Lower the heat to medium-low and the cooked vegetables back into the skillet along with the shrimp.
- Add the lemon juice and heat through for a couple of minutes and serve immediately.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for no more than 24 hours.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 210Total Fat: 6.8gSaturated Fat: 1.3gCholesterol: 239mgSodium: 279mgCarbohydrates: 8.1gNet Carbohydrates: 6.5gFiber: 1.6gSugar: 2.1gProtein: 26.8g