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Shrimp Fajitas

My fajita-loving husband claimed these shrimp fajitas were better than any he’d ever eaten in a restaurant, and they're easy to make at home!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 357 kcal
Course: Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 medium onions (sliced)
  • 1 1/2 pounds Shrimp (cleaned and deveined (weigh them after you peel them))
  • 2 red bell peppers (sliced)
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic (chopped)
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (and fresh black pepper, to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (and fresh black pepper, to taste)
  • 1/8 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
  • 1 lime
  • 1/3 cup cilantro (chopped)
  • 8 low-carb tortillas (such as La Tortilla Factory Whole Wheat Low Carb or corn tortillas)
  • avocados, guacamole, sour cream (optional for serving)

Instructions

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  1. Heat the oil in a cast iron skillet on medium-low heat. Add the onions, peppers, a salt and pepper. Toss well to coat and cover.
  2. Cook, stirring occasionally until onions are caramelized, about 15 to 20 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, season the shrimp with chipotle chile powder, salt and pepper.
  4. While the onions are cooking, heat a large skillet on high heat. Add oil.
  5. When the oil is hot add the garlic and shrimp and cook for about 2 minutes on each side until cooked through. Remove from heat.
  6. Add juice from the lime and cilantro. Toss well.
  7. Combine with the cooked onions and peppers and serve with tortillas.

Nutrition Information

Serving 2fajitas Calories 357kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 40g (13%) Protein 46g (92%) Fat 9.5g (15%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 274mg (91%) Sodium 831.5mg (35%) Fiber 19g (76%) Sugar 11g (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 357

% Daily Value*

Serving 2fajitas
Calories 357kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 40g 13%
Protein 46g 92%
Fat 9.5g 15%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 274mg 91%
Sodium 831.5mg 35%
Fiber 19g 76%
Sugar 11g 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.