Easy (30-Minute!) Keto Fajitas with Shrimp

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This recipe is so easy to make- worked perfectly to throw together really quick after work. So big on flavor! This is a recipe that we will come back to again and again- so good.

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5 reasons you’ll love this recipe

1. It’s a true sheet pan meal. Just throw everything in the pan and toss it in the oven!
2. The easy homemade cilantro-lime shrimp marinade coats everything with some delicious and tangy fajita flavor.
3. Make this healthy low-carb dinner for taco Tuesday, it’s perfect for the whole family! Everyone can use whatever tortilla shells or wraps they want.
4. If you like meal prep recipes, this is a great one! You can easily double it and the leftovers keep well in the fridge.
5. These fajitas are perfect for any diet – gluten-free, dairy-free paleo, whole30 and keto!

Related: Browse all of our quick + easy keto dinner ideas!

Tips from an expert home chef

• The cilantro lime marinade will be kind of thick. That’s ok! You want it to coat and stick to the shrimp and fajita veggies as much as possible.
• Use whatever tortilla shells you want. Use lettuce wraps or keto tortillas for low-carb or you can use corn or larger fajita tortillas if desired.
• Make it a fajita bowl. You could even skip the shells entirely and serve it in a bowl with cauliflower or regular rice and/or some other greens or veggies.
• Clean, peel and remove the tail from the shrimp before cooking. This will save you the hassle of taking the tails off the hot cooked shrimp :).
• Don’t forget the toppings! We love a good dollop of our homemade chipotle aioli sauce. Or some chopped fresh cilantro and avocado are great options too.

Other easy one pan low carb recipes

• Easy Chicken and Chorizo Bake
• One Pan Cajun Shrimp and Cauliflower Rice
• Spinach Artichoke Chicken Skillet
• Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta
• Crispy Roasted Cauliflower Rice

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Easy (30-Minute!) Keto Fajitas with Shrimp

Prep: 15 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 4

Following the Keto diet? These low-carb shrimp fajitas are a fast and easy keto-friendly dinner option. The cilantro-lime shrimp marinade is the secret sauce — literally! To serve, spoon the fajita mixture into lettuce leaves (or tortillas), and top with your favorite toppings and enjoy!

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Ingredients

For the cilantro-lime sauce:

• 2 limes, juice of
• 1/4 cup avocado oil
• 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
• 1 tbsp cumin
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 2 tsp ground pepper
• 1 tsp sea salt

For the Fajitas:

• 1.5 lbs jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 bell peppers, sliced into strips
• 1 onion, sliced into strips

For serving:

• 1 avocado, sliced
• Chipotle aioli
• Salsa
• Chopped cilantro
• 2 bunches broad leaf greens (bibb, romaine, chard, etc.) , (or use corn or Siete tortillas – but greens only for Whole30)

Equipment

• Sheet pan

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 400° Fahrenheit and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
• Prepare the lime sauce by mixing all of the sauce ingredients together in a large bowl. You'll add the shrimp, bell peppers and onion to this bowl, so use a large enough bowl for that. Alternatively, you can mix the sauce up in a small bowl and just toss with the other ingredients on the sheet pan.
• Slice bell peppers and onion as noted and add them to the bowl.
• Add the shrimp to the bowl and toss/mix to coat everything with the lime sauce.
• Spread the shrimp and veggies out on the sheet pan. Place in the oven to bake for 10-15 minutes. Watch carefully after 10 minutes and remove when the shrimp and veggies are cooked to your liking. If you want a little char on the top, you can switch the oven to broil for the last few minutes.
• While the fajitas are cooking, prepare lettuce leaves for shells and toppings as desired.
• To serve, spoon fajita mixture into lettuce leaves (or tortillas), top with your favorite toppings and enjoy.

Notes

• Nutrition amounts noted are per serving and an estimate provided for those following a Ketogenic or low-carb diet and do not include serving/topping items for this recipe. See our full nutrition information disclosure here.  
• Remove shrimp tails prior to cooking for easier serving.

Calories: 344kcal, Carbohydrates: 12g, Protein: 37g, Fat: 17g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Fiber: 3g

Course: Main Course

Author: Justin Winn

Cuisine: Mexican

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