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Shrimp Fajitas
These shrimp fajitas are tender Mexican seasoned shrimp cooked in a skillet with plenty of peppers and onions. An easy dinner that's just as good as what you'd get at a restaurant!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 183 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 cups sliced bell peppers red, orange, yellow or a combination
- 1 onion thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 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 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined, tails removed if desired
- Lime wedges for serving optional
- flour tortillas and fajita toppings of your choice
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 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 the edges. Season the vegetables with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, mix together the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and 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.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
183kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
285mg
(95%)
Sodium
902mg
(38%)
Potassium
307mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
2750IU
(55%)
Vitamin C
101.8mg
(113%)
Calcium
179mg
(18%)
Iron
3.2mg
(18%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 183
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 183kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 285mg | 95% |
| Sodium | 902mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 307mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 2750IU | 55% |
| Vitamin C | 101.8mg | 113% |
| Calcium | 179mg | 18% |
| Iron | 3.2mg | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.