HOW TO COOK SHRIMP FAJITAS RECIPES

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SHRIMP FAJITAS RECIPE - FOOD.COM



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Sizzling shrimp fajitas are a favorite of my family's. I prefer flour tortillas, husband likes corn. Use whatever suits you.

Total Time 35 minutes

Prep Time 30 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/4 lbs medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon pure chile powder
1/2 teaspoon chopped oregano
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 lime, juice of
8 -12 flour tortillas or 8 -12 soft corn tortillas, warmed
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
6 green onions, cut into thirds
2 green bell peppers, cut into 1/3 inch strips
sour cream
chopped fresh cilantro
minced red onion

Steps:

  • Add shrimp, salt, cumin, chile powder, oregano, garlic, lime juice to a large bowl or heavy duty zip-top plastic bag.
  • Toss until spices are distributed and shrimp is well coated.
  • Let marinate for 10 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet (cast-iron is best).
  • Add the green onions and peppers; cook and stir occasionally 2 minutes or until slightly softened.
  • Add the shrimp and marinade; cook and stir constantly about 3 minutes or until the shrimp are pink.
  • Spoon shrimp and vegetables into warmed tortillas; garnish with sour cream, cilantro and onion if desired.
  • Fold up and eat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372.8, FatContent 13.2, SaturatedFatContent 2.2, CholesterolContent 179.1, SodiumContent 1488.3, CarbohydrateContent 37.9, FiberContent 3.7, SugarContent 3.3, ProteinContent 25.4

SHRIMP FAJITAS RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT - TASTE OF HOME



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I’ve lost 50 pounds recently and my husband, Jere, has lost 65. We’re always looking for tasty ways to keep the weight off. I think working moms would love it as much as we do because it's so quick and easy. —Charlene Chambers, Ormond Beach, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Total Time 30 minutes

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro, divided
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
3 teaspoons Caribbean jerk seasoning
1/8 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup fat-free sour cream
1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into thin strips
1 medium green pepper, cut into thin strips
8 flour tortillas (6 inches), warmed
1/2 cup salsa

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss shrimp with 2 tablespoons cilantro, 1 tablespoon oil and spices; let stand 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix sour cream and remaining cilantro., In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and peppers; cook and stir until crisp-tender. Remove from pan., In same pan, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp; cook and stir until shrimp turn pink. Return onion mixture to pan; heat through. Serve with tortillas, salsa and sour cream mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418 calories, FatContent 13g fat (1g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 147mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 962mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 44g carbohydrate (8g sugars, FiberContent 2g fiber), ProteinContent 29g protein.

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