# Shrimp fajitas (from Natashas Kitchen)

Video: [Easy Shrimp Fajitas Recipe | One - Pan | 30 - Minute  Dinner](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpv_jOsOxLA) by [Natashas Kitchen](https://www.youtube.com/@Natashaskitchen).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: 30 min
- Ontario estimate*: ~$5.42 per serving, ~$16.27 for ~3 portions (assumed); saves ~$10.58* per serving (66%) vs ordering out (~$16.00*). * Estimate: 4 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario Mexican plate at ~$16, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp cajun spice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 bell pepper
- 1/2 onion
- 1 lb shrimp
- 1/2 tbsp oil
- 1/4 cup cilantro
- to taste lime juice
- several tortillas
- to taste jalapeno ranch

## Steps

1. [0:18](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpv_jOsOxLA&t=18s) Combine olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, cajun spice, and salt in a measuring cup and stir to create the marinade.
2. [0:56](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpv_jOsOxLA&t=56s) Core and slice bell peppers into thin strips.
3. [1:48](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpv_jOsOxLA&t=108s) Slice half of a medium onion into thin strips matching the peppers and transfer vegetables to a bowl.
4. [1:58](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpv_jOsOxLA&t=118s) Pour half of the marinade over the sliced vegetables and toss until evenly coated.
5. [2:10](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpv_jOsOxLA&t=130s) Pat peeled and deveined raw shrimp dry with a paper towel.
6. [2:17](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpv_jOsOxLA&t=137s) Pour the remaining marinade over the dried shrimp and stir to combine.
7. [2:29](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpv_jOsOxLA&t=149s) Heat oil in a large heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat.
8. [2:32](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpv_jOsOxLA&t=152s) Add shrimp in a single layer and saute until slightly opaque and white, about 1 to 2 minutes per side.
9. [3:24](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpv_jOsOxLA&t=204s) Remove cooked shrimp from the pan and set them aside on a plate.
10. [3:33](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpv_jOsOxLA&t=213s) Add the marinated vegetables to the same pan over medium heat and saute for 8 to 10 minutes until soft and lightly charred.
11. [3:44](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpv_jOsOxLA&t=224s) Remove the vegetable pan from the heat.
12. [3:54](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpv_jOsOxLA&t=234s) Add the cooked shrimp, accumulated juices, and chopped cilantro to the pan with the vegetables.
13. [4:05](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpv_jOsOxLA&t=245s) Toss the shrimp and vegetables together and add a fresh squeeze of lime juice.
14. [5:00](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpv_jOsOxLA&t=300s) Toast tortillas briefly on the gas stove flame until lightly charred.
15. [5:31](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpv_jOsOxLA&t=331s) Assemble fajitas by placing vegetable mixture, shrimp, and jalapeno ranch sauce onto toasted tortillas.

## Equipment

- measuring cup
- knife
- cutting board
- bowl
- paper towel
- cast iron skillet
- tongs
- spatula

## What the video didn't say

- exact servings count not specified
- jalapeno ranch recipe not detailed in video

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