Spicy Shrimp Fajitas
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Spicy Shrimp Fajitas
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Spicy shrimp fajitas is a quick and easy one pan meal ready in 15 minutes or less!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound Shrimp 16/20, peeled and deveined
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¾ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt to taste
- ½ teaspoon pepper to taste
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons lime juice and zest
- 2 tablespoons tequila or rum, optional
- 1 tablespoon Jalapeño minced
- ¼ cup olive oil divided
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1 white onion medium, 2 cups, ¼-inch thick slices
- 3 bell peppers 4 cups, ¼-inch thick slices
- 6 ounces brown mushrooms ¼-inch thick slices
- ¼ cup cilantro leaves for garnish
- 8 flour tortillas or corn tortillas
- 4 Lime wedges to serve
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Instructions
- In a large bowl combine shrimp, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, chili powder, pepper, lime juice, lime zest, tequila, minced jalapeno and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot add 1 tablespoon oil. When the oil just beginning to smoke add the shrimp in one layer in the pan.
- Cook shrimp for 2 minutes, flip and cook 1 minute on the other side. Remove from hot pan to a clean plate.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in the pan, once hot add the garlic and onion and saute for 1 minute. Add mushroom and saute 1 minute, then add 1 tablespoon oil to the pan. When hot, add the bell peppers and stir occasionally -- about 2 minutes.
- Add shrimp back to the pan, cook stirring for 1 minute to warm the seafood. Season fajitas with more salt and pepper as desired. Garnish with cilantro.
- Serve spicy shrimp fajitas hot with warmed tortillas and lime wedges.
Notes
- Tip: Keep it low carb and swap out the tortilla for a lettuce leaf.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
475kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
43g
(14%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
183mg
(61%)
Sodium
921mg
(38%)
Potassium
862mg
(25%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
3.205IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
123mg
(137%)
Calcium
198mg
(20%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 475 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 475kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 183mg | 61% |
| Sodium | 921mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 862mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 3.205IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 123mg | 137% |
| Calcium | 198mg | 20% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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