Fajita Marinade Recipe (Steak, Chicken, Shrimp, Pork)

Name: Fajita Marinade Recipe (Steak, Chicken, Shrimp, Pork)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 6 serving
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 cup lime juice; 1/4 cup water; 4 cloves garlic; 1 tablespoon smoked paprika; 1 tablespoon ancho powder; 1 teaspoon cayenne; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon oregano; 1 teaspoon brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; salt and black pepper to taste; Chili Flakes to taste

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Servings
6
Calories
81 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American, Mexican

Fajita Marinade Recipe (Steak, Chicken, Shrimp, Pork)

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This is my favorite fajita marinade recipe for steak, shrimp or chicken fajitas, so easy to make and huge on flavor, with olive oil, lime juice and lots of wonderful seasonings. Let's make fajitas!

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Ingredients

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3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup water
4 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon smoked paprika or use sweet paprika
1 tablespoon ancho powder also try guajillo powder(or more to taste - I often use 2 tablespoons)
1 teaspoon cayenne
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cumin
salt and black pepper to taste I use 1/2 teaspoon sea salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Chili Flakes to taste

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Instructions

Whisk all of the ingredients together in a large bowl until consistent.
Use to marinade chicken, shrimp, steak or other favorite proteins for making fajitas.

Notes

This fajita marinade is ideal for up to 2 pounds of protein or vegetables.
Shrimp should be marinated for 30 minutes. Chicken and steak should marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight for more developed flavor.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 81kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 25mg (1%) Potassium 91mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 1122IU (22%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 22mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 81 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	81kcal	4%
Carbohydrates	4g	1%
Protein	1g	2%
Fat	7g	11%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Sodium	25mg	1%
Potassium	91mg	2%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	1g	2%
Vitamin A	1122IU	22%
Vitamin C	4mg	4%
Calcium	22mg	2%
Iron	1mg	6%