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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

QUICK AND EASY SHRIMP FAJITAS RECIPE | ALLRECIPES



Quick and Easy Shrimp Fajitas Recipe | Allrecipes image

This is a twist on a classic recipe using shrimp instead of beef or chicken. I use regular old taco seasoning to make it easier, but any seasoning combination for fajitas will work. Serve with refried beans and Spanish rice to make an easy meal!

Provided by AnneMo

Categories     World Cuisine    Latin American    Mexican

Total Time 25 minutes

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1?½ tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 pound medium shrimp - peeled and deveined
1 cup (1 small) chopped onion
1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
3 tablespoons water, or as needed
6 (10 inch) flour tortillas, warmed

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the red and green bell peppers, and onion. Cook, stirring frequently until peppers are hot, but still slightly crisp, about 5 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  • Pour the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of oil into the skillet, and add the shrimp. Cook, stirring occasionally, until pink and opaque. Reduce heat to low, and return the peppers and onion to the skillet. Stir in taco seasoning and water so that everything is evenly coated. Simmer until peppers are heated. Serve in warm tortillas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348.3 calories, CarbohydrateContent 44.7 g, CholesterolContent 115.2 mg, FatContent 9.6 g, FiberContent 3.4 g, ProteinContent 18.8 g, SaturatedFatContent 2.1 g, SodiumContent 1011.5 mg, SugarContent 4.8 g

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