Shrimp Fajitas
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Shrimp Fajitas
Description
This Shrimp Fajitas recipe starts by slowly caramelizing sliced onions and red bell peppers in olive oil with salt and pepper to ensure they develop a natural sweetness and tender texture. Separately, raw shrimp are seasoned with chipotle chile powder, salt, and pepper, then sautéed with garlic just until cooked through to maintain moisture and flavor.
The cooked shrimp is combined with the softened vegetables, then tossed with fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro to brighten flavors. The smoky and slightly spicy seasoning pairs with the sweetness of caramelized onions and peppers, while the lime and cilantro add fresh acidity and herbaceous notes.
The mixture is served with warm tortillas, allowing for easy assembly of handheld fajitas. Optional toppings such as avocado, guacamole, and sour cream add creamy and cooling elements to balance the seasoning and heat.
Ingredients
- 2 medium onion sliced
- 1 1/2 pounds Shrimp (cleaned and deveined (weigh them after you peel them))
- 2 bell pepper sliced, red
- 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 tortilla such as La Tortilla Factory Whole Wheat Low Carb or corn tortillas, low-carb
- avocado optional for serving
- guacamole
- sour cream
Instructions
- 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.
- Cook, stirring occasionally until onions are caramelized, about 15 to 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, season the shrimp with chipotle chile powder, salt and pepper.
- While the onions are cooking, heat a large skillet on high heat. Add oil.
- 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.
- Add juice from the lime and cilantro. Toss well.
- Combine with the cooked onions and peppers and serve with tortillas.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 357 kcal
% 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.
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Overall Rating
5
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