Shrimp Fajitas
Total Time
30 mins
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
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Ingredients
4
- 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 3 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- Tortillas, for serving
- Optional Toppings: fresh lime juice, avocado slices, chopped cilantro, pico de gallo, sour cream, cabbage or lettuce
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Preparation
Step 1
Place the shrimp in a large bowl and squeeze the lime juice over the shrimp.
Step 2
In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and cayenne pepper.
Step 3
Sprinkle half of the spice mixture over the shrimp and stir until the shrimp are well coated.
Step 4
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp are pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and place on a clean plate.
Step 5
Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the hot pan. Stir in peppers and onion and add the remaining fajita seasoning. Sauté for 3 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté for 2 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
Step 6
Turn the heat to low and add the shrimp back into the pan with the vegetables and stir until shrimp is heated through, about 1 minute. Stir in the cilantro.
Step 7
Serve warm in tortillas with desired toppings.
Step 8
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Chef's notes
Shrimp Fajitas make a great weeknight dinner because they only take 30 minutes to make and they are just as good, if not better, than any fajitas you can order at a restaurant.
