Shrimp Fajitas
Shrimp fajitas are a popular Tex-Mex dish that features shrimp marinated and then grilled or sautéed.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients
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1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, divided
1 garlic clove, pressed
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, divided
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/8 teaspoon chili powder
2 medium onions, sliced
2 bell peppers, seeded and sliced (a mix of colors is good)
3 tablespoons chopped cilantro, divided
8 flour tortillas
Sour cream and salsa (optional)
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, combine shrimp, 1 tablespoon each oil and lime juice, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper, cumin and chili powder. Stir to coat shrimp.
- Heat remaining oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and cook onions until translucent, 5 minutes.
- Add bell peppers and mushrooms (if using) and remaining salt and pepper, stirring frequently, 5 minutes more.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons cilantro. Transfer to an ovenproof bowl and keep warm in oven.
- Heat skillet over medium heat and add shrimp. Sauté until just cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Stir in remaining lime juice and cilantro.
- To serve, wrap each tortilla around vegetables and shrimp.
- Serve with sour cream and salsa, if desired.
Find it online: https://simplygreatrecipes.com/shrimp-fajitas/