SHRIMP FAJITAS

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Make and share this Shrimp Fajitas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ersmedstad

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon rendered fat or 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cups sliced bell peppers (red and green)
1 onion, thinly sliced (white or red)
2 teaspoons chili powder (can change type of chili powder for your tolerance for heat)
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined but tails removed later)
lime wedge, for serving (optional)
flour tortilla, and fajita toppings of choice
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large pan over high heat. Add the peppers and onion to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender and charred on teh edges. Season teh vegetables with salt and pepper.
  • In a small bow;, mix together the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, onion powder, smoke paprika. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add the shrimp to the pan and sprinkle the seasoning blend over the shrimp and vegetables. Stir to combine.
  • Cook for 4-5 minutes or until shrimp are pink and opaque.
  • Sprinkle the cilantro over the top and serve. Garnish with lime wedges if desired. Serve the flour tortillas and toppings on the side and have everyone assemble their own fajitas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142.3, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 146.7, Sodium 670, Carbohydrate 8.3, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 3.1, Protein 16.7

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