Shrimp Fajitas
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
160 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Shrimp Fajitas
Description
This recipe begins by marinating peeled and deveined shrimp in a mix of chili powder, salt, cumin, garlic powder, and smoked paprika to infuse the seafood with spice and aroma. Meanwhile, sliced red and yellow bell peppers and onions are sautéed with salt until tender but still crisp.
The shrimp are cooked separately in olive oil until just done, then combined with the peppers and onions to warm through. A squeeze of fresh lime juice brightens the dish just before serving. Cilantro sprinkles provide fresh herbal notes. The fajita mixture is served hot with tortillas and can be complemented with additional toppings according to preference.
This preparation highlights the combination of spicy, smoky seasoning and fresh citrus that characterize fajitas, with shrimp providing a quick-cooking, tender protein.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Shrimp peeled and deveined, tails removed, large
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided
- 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1/2 yellow onion halved and thinly sliced into half moons
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- lime juice of half a lime
- cilantro
- tortilla if desired, tortillas and other fajita toppings
- fajita topping if desired, tortillas and other fajita toppings
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, chili powder, salt, cumin, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Stir to combine and let sit for about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, onion and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Saute the peppers and onions until they are slightly softened, about 4 minutes. Remove the peppers and onions from the skillet to a plate.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the same skillet. Add the shrimp mixture and cook until the shrimp are just cooked through, 4-5 minutes. Squeeze the lime juice over the shrimp. Add the peppers and onions back to the skillet and cook an additional minute to warm through.
- Sprinkle the fajita mixture with cilantro. Serve on tortillas with desired fajita toppings.
Notes
- Nutrition information excludes tortillas and additional fajita toppings; values are estimates.
- Marinate shrimp for about 15 minutes to develop flavor before cooking.
- Sauté vegetables just until softened but maintaining some crispness for texture contrast.
- Add lime juice after cooking shrimp to preserve fresh citrus flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 160 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/4 of the mixture | |
| Calories | 160kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 173mg | 58% |
| Sodium | 1325mg | 55% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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