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One Pan Shrimp Fajitas

Modified: Dec 21, 2021 by Monica Le · Published: Feb 27, 2019 · 25 Comments

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I've got a one pan shrimp fajitas recipe that is going to blow your mind and make your belly oh so happy. These shrimp fajitas are paleo, dairy free and Whole30. The creamy homemade ranch sauce on top really brings everything together, too!

Shrimp faitas in a bowl garnished with lime and fresh herbs with a pot of sliced herbs

A one pan shrimp fajitas recipe that is full of flavor!

Lately, I've been very much into trying to create flavorful dishes that can be made in just one pot or in this case, one pan.

There's something special about quick and easy clean up that really attracts me to a recipe. These days, I spend the majority of my evening time after Sophie goes to bed, cleaning up little messes we made around the house.

One less mess to get to in the kitchen is a huge win for me!

You know what's really exciting? The fact that she can eat this shrimp fajitas meal. If I simply omit the salt in a few spots where the peppers, shrimp and cauliflower rice lie, she's got a fabulous dinner ready to go.

Have I mentioned lately how much we love baby led weaning? 🙂

Two bowls of shrimp faitas in a bowl garnished with lime and fresh herbs

It's been so enjoyable to let her take the reigns and decide how much she wants to eat and what she's interested in.

So far, I think her tried and true favorites would have to be:

  • Goat yogurt
  • Nut butter
  • Egg
  • Carrots (but they constipate her)
  • Blueberries

It literally makes my heart sing getting to watch her explore and joy so many different textures and tastes.

We haven't given her shrimp yet, but I think I am going to have to make this fajitas recipe sometime again this week so she can get her hands on it.

All over it, quite frankly. She really gets into her food 🙂

What goes together with shrimp fajitas?

I decided to pair the shrimp fajitas with some coconut cauliflower rice included with refreshing lime juice and cilantro.

The pairing is seriously fabulous. If you aren't into coconut / lime / cilantro, feel free to simply cook the cauliflower rice by itself.

The fajitas have plenty of flavor to carry onto the rice on their own!

You can pick up all of these ingredients at a local Trader Joe's, which I love because I conveniently also have a wonderful Whole30 compliant Trader Joe's Shopping List you just have to check out.

These shrimp fajitas are basically a no brainer. They are so darn quick and easy to make with tremendous amounts of flavor and mmmph, if you know what I mean!

Shrimp faitas in a bowl garnished with lime and fresh herbs

Alright, well it's time to kick your weeknight recipes and meal prep into full swing.

I can pretty much personally guarantee that your whole family will love the shrimp fajitas. If you are cooking for little ones, be sure to go easy on the red pepper flakes 😉

Shrimp, rice, limes and vegetables in a baking tray

More easy Whole30 recipes like this:

Whole30 Easy Steak Fajitas

Paleo One Pan Breakfast

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Whole30 Shakshuka with Cauliflower Rice

One Pan Shrimp Fajitas

Monica Stevens Le
I've got a one pan shrimp fajitas recipe that is going to blow your mind and make your belly oh so happy. These shrimp fajitas are paleo, dairy free and Whole30. The creamy homemade ranch sauce on top really brings everything together, too!
4.95 from 18 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 40 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 449 kcal

Ingredients
  

Shrimp

  • 1 ½ pounds extra large raw shrimp deveined and tails removed
  • 3 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 6 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • red pepper flakes to taste

Peppers & Onions

  • 3 bell peppers ( 1 red, yellow & green) sliced
  • 1 yellow onion sliced
  • 1 ½ tablespoons avocado oil
  • kosher salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Coconut Cauliflower Rice

  • 3 cups cauliflower riced
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ cup canned coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • ⅓ cup cilantro finely chopped

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit and adjust the oven rack to the middle position. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, combine all of the ingredients for the shrimp marinade. Whisk well with a fork and add shrimp. Combine thoroughly so the mixture is all over the shrimp. Set aside.
  • Add onions and peppers in an even layer on the baking sheet. Add avocado oil and mix thoroughly so everything is coated. Toss with salt and pepper. Bake for 12-15 minutes until soft throughout. Remove from the oven. Move bell peppers and onions to one third of the baking tray (on the left or right side.)
  • In a small bowl, combine all of the ingredients for the cauliflower rice together (except for the cilantro.) Taste for additional seasoning. Add cauliflower rice to the opposite side of the peppers and onions.
  • Pour the shrimp and marinade into the center of the baking sheet. Place into the oven for another 10-12 minutes until shrimp have cooked through and look opaque. Remove from the oven and stir cilantro into cauliflower rice. Serve right away with drizzled paleo ranch dressing (SEE NOTES) or eat on its own. It is delicious either way!

Notes

For creamy paleo ranch recipe, click here!
Simply follow the link, click on "jump to recipe" and follow the ingredient list + instructions under "Creamy Ranch!"

Nutrition

Calories: 449kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 38gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 429mgSodium: 2084mgPotassium: 663mgFiber: 5gSugar: 7gCalcium: 289mg
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  1. Amy Gordy says

    March 30, 2021 at 4:55 pm

    This was an incredibly tasty meal! My whole family gobbled it up! And the ranch dressing...don’t miss it!!5 stars

    Reply
  2. Marissa says

    October 19, 2020 at 9:09 am

    Can I use frozen or raw shrimp

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    • Monica Stevens Le says

      October 19, 2020 at 11:22 am

      You can use frozen, just completely thaw them before using!

      Reply
  3. Marissa says

    October 19, 2020 at 9:02 am

    Should I use frozen or thawed shrimp??

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    • Monica Stevens Le says

      October 19, 2020 at 11:23 am

      You can use frozen, just completely thaw them out before using!

      Reply
  4. Ana says

    August 27, 2020 at 11:07 am

    Looking to make this tonight for dinner, but thinking of using chicken thighs instead of shrimp. Would you recommend still adding the chicken for the 2nd 10-12minutes of baking or should I add with the peppers for the full 25-27minutes?

    Reply
    • Monica Stevens Le says

      August 27, 2020 at 1:00 pm

      Hmm good question. If you cut it up, 25-27 mins may be fine... I honestly don't know because I haven't tried it. They definitely need longer than 10-12 mins.

      Reply
  5. Nicole says

    March 27, 2020 at 8:39 am

    Super easy (and delicious). My 8 year asked for thirds.5 stars

    Reply
    • Monica Stevens Le says

      March 27, 2020 at 9:36 am

      YAY!!!!!!

      Reply
  6. Linda Durand says

    August 21, 2019 at 10:44 am

    Do you have the nutritional value for your recipes. I want to try them so bad but I need to know the carbs, sugar, fiber and calories.

    Reply
    • Monica Stevens Le says

      August 21, 2019 at 11:42 am

      Hi Linda. I'm working on getting this taken care of for all of my recipes, and it will be available in September. Do you use My Fitness Pal? You can plugin in the ingredients easily and get the nutrition data that way I know!

      Reply
  7. Jackie Lincoln says

    May 03, 2019 at 4:26 pm

    Made this for dinner tonight. Great flavors! One suggestion though - could you please add the size for the shrimp. I used large and cooked the dish for 10 minutes after adding the shrimp and cauliflower. The shrimp was over done . Next time I will use extra large or jumbo shrimp to avoid over cooking. Thank you!

    Reply
    • The Movement Menu says

      May 04, 2019 at 10:37 am

      Hi Jackie. I'm so sorry to hear that. I used extra large shrimp, but mine were not overcooked. I hope it tasted delicious nonetheless! 🙂

      Reply
  8. Mackenzie says

    March 30, 2019 at 10:51 am

    Can you use frozen cauliflower rice?

    Reply
    • The Movement Menu says

      March 30, 2019 at 2:06 pm

      Absolutely. I defrosted the Trader Joe's bags and used those!

      Reply
  9. Maria says

    March 27, 2019 at 8:27 pm

    Hi Monica! The link for the ranch dressing as someone mentioned is not working, if your opening for Instagram, sends you to the breakfast recipe... I think I have it bookmarked, but maybe can you check it for everybody else???? Amazing recipe!!!!

    Reply
    • The Movement Menu says

      March 27, 2019 at 8:37 pm

      Hi there... yes, it is a link to my paleo one pan breakfast. If you scroll down to the recipe card, it lists "Creamy Ranch" and there are ingredients + instructions there! 🙂

      Reply
  10. Mallory says

    March 25, 2019 at 1:04 pm

    Hi! Could you send me the ranch recipe pleae? For some reason when I press the link it goes to a different recipe! Thanks much! Can’t wait to try this tonight 🙌

    Reply
    • The Movement Menu says

      March 25, 2019 at 1:53 pm

      Hi Mallory. It is supposed to take you to a different recipe/post. If you scroll down to the recipe card on the post it takes you to, you'll see ingredients + instructions to make homemade ranch dressing! 🙂 Please let me know if you have any issues.

      Reply
  11. Margaret says

    March 08, 2019 at 7:50 pm

    I made these fajitas tonight and they are amazing!!! So delicious and so beautiful!! I completely forgot to use the ranch sauce but it didn’t matter. Can’t wait till tomorrow to eat my leftovers❤️❤️I will definitely make these again!!!

    Reply
    • The Movement Menu says

      March 09, 2019 at 7:54 pm

      I love that... makes me so happy to hear. Enjoy those leftovers. I even eat everything together cold! 🙂

      Reply
  12. Kaylah Burton says

    March 02, 2019 at 6:40 am

    For whatever reason, this recipe has disappeared. Would love to know it!

    Reply
    • The Movement Menu says

      March 03, 2019 at 10:34 am

      Hi, I'm so sorry. I am updating it today. Can you check back tonight? It did get deleted 🙁

      Reply
  13. mel says

    March 01, 2019 at 4:05 pm

    I don't see the recipe. Is there something wrong with the site or is it a problem with my browser?

    Reply
    • The Movement Menu says

      March 03, 2019 at 10:34 am

      Hi, I'm so sorry. I am updating it today. Can you check back tonight? It did get deleted 🙁

      Reply

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