Make these super easy Instant Pot Shrimp Fajitas for a quick dinner on a busy weeknight. It’s a dump and start recipe, and ready in just 15 minutes.
It is not a secret that I love my Instant Pot for dump and start recipes. It’s such a game-changer being able to dump all of my ingredients in the pot, start it, and come back later to find a nice warm meal waiting for me.
Whilst shrimp is cooked on a skillet in no time, I find it much easier to dump my shrimp fajita ingredients in the pot, without having to stand by the stove, and come back in 15-20 minutes to feed my hungry family.
If you’re a fan of skillet shrimp fajitas, and really care about the texture of the peppers being crunchy, then this recipe is not for you. But if you’re like me, and just want a delicious, healthy, and filling meal for your family with the minimum effort, then you will love this recipe!
How to Make Fajitas in the Instant Pot
Start by washing and slicing the bell peppers and the onion. You can either dump the veggies in the pot before pressure cooker – as shown in the image below – but they will get tender. OR, add them after pressure cooker. Cover with the lid and let them sit there for a couple of minutes to soften a little. This way they will be firmer. So it’s your choice, and depends on how you like them.
Add the shrimp to the pot, fajita seasoning, and water.
Cover with the lid, and make sure that the valve is in sealing position. Press on manual or pressure cook, and set the timer 0 minutes/low pressure. Once the cooking cycle has ended, do a quick release and serve over warm tortillas.
I always make my own homemade fajita seasoning because we make fajitas all the time. I find it cheaper to make at home. And I also noticed that many store-bought premixed seasonings contain many unnecessary harmful ingredients.
You can also adjust the heat to your preference. So make yourself a large jar of the fajita seasoning, and use it on roasted vegetables, grilled chicken, and all the fajitas that you’re going to make!
Make sure to check out my favorite Instant Pot Fajita recipes: Instant Pot chicken fajitas and Instant Pot steak fajitas.
For more delicious and nourishing recipe ideas, click here. Also, make sure to check out my other Instant Pot recipes.
Cook chicken tenders for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they turn out golden brown and are cooked through. The internal temperature of the thickest part of the chicken should register at 165°F (75°C) when it’s ready.
Cook chicken at room temperature and allow it to thaw completely if it was frozen. Also, do not overcook it; about 3 – 4 minutes of grilling on each side should be enough. And make sure that the grill is at the right temperature (between 370°F/187°C and 400°F/204°C). This prevents it from drying out on the grill.
Instant Pot Shrimp Fajitas
Equipment
- Instant Pot
Ingredients
- 2 pounds raw shrimp fresh or frozen
- 1 large onion sliced
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper sliced
- 1 green bell pepper sliced
- 3 tablespoons fajita seasoning
- ¼ cup (60 ml) water
Instructions
- Place all of the ingredients in the Instant Pot. Mix everything so that the shrimp and the peppers are well coated in the fajita seasoning.
- Cover with the lid, and make sure that the valve is in sealing position. Press on manual or pressure cook, and set the timer 0 minutes/low pressure. Once the cooking cycle has ended, do a quick release and serve over warm tortillas.
Notes
- The bell peppers WILL become tender, so if you prefer crunchy peppers then only add them AFTER pressure cooking. Cover with the lid, and let them steam for a couple of minutes before serving.
- You can either use fresh raw shrimp, or frozen raw shrimp. The difference between the 2 is that frozen shrimp will take longer to come to pressure so if you’ve added your bell peppers, then expect them to become really tender.
- This recipe was tested in the 6 quart Instant Pot.
Linda
Does the pot pressurize ok with only 1/4 Cup of liquid. Most pots instructions say a minimum of 1 cup. Just wondering???
NourishPlate
The shrimp produces a lot of liquid which is enough for the IP to come to pressure. Enjoy the recipe Linda!
Linda
Do we really set it for 0 mins?
NourishPlate
Yes Linda, set it at 0 minutes, the IP will come to pressure and stop. That’s it
GrammaP
The fajita seasoning recipe is very good! I recommend putting veggies in to steam for 5 minutes after the shrimp, seasoning and water cook. We did half and half and the steamed veggies were perfect. The cooked veggies almost disappeared! Found out don’t mix the seasoning with water in bottom of pot. It will stick. I will sprinkle on top of shrimp next time. Very good and will make again!
Robin
This says set timer for 0 minutes. How long?
NourishPlate
That’s correct Robin! Set timer at 0 minutes. The IP will come to pressure and stop, and that’s it. Enjoy the recipe!