Shrimp Fajitas with Zucchini Noodles

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-20 · Updated 2026-04-20

Light and vibrant fajitas featuring shrimp and zucchini noodles with a smoky spice blend. This american-inspired seafood ready in about 27 minutes pairs pound shrimp, medium, spiralized zucchini, sliced bell peppers for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 255 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 pound shrimp
• 2 medium, spiralized zucchini
• 1 cup, sliced bell peppers
• 1/2 cup, sliced onion
• 1 teaspoon fajita seasoning
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat 1 pound of shrimp dry with paper towels and toss with 1 teaspoon of fajita seasoning.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Step 3: Add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, then add 1/2 cup of sliced onion and 1 cup of sliced bell peppers.
4. Step 4: Cook for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until peppers soften and onions caramelize slightly.
5. Step 5: Add the seasoned shrimp in a single layer and cook for 3 minutes without stirring, then flip and cook 2 more minutes until shrimp are opaque.
6. Step 6: Add 2 medium spiralized zucchinis to the skillet, toss to combine, and cook for 2 minutes until slightly tender.
7. Step 7: Remove from heat, stir in 1 tablespoon of lime juice and 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and serve immediately.