Fajita Marinade Recipe (Steak, Chicken, Shrimp, Pork)
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5
52 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
81 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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
- 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 pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- salt I use 1/2 teaspoon sea salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, to taste
- black pepper I use 1/2 teaspoon sea salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, to taste
- chili flakes to taste
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
(2%)
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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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