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Shrimp fajitas in soft flour tortillas, topped with sliced avocado and fresh cilantro.

Shrimp Fajitas

Christie Matherne Profile PictureChristie Matherne
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
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Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 servings
Calories 505 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice plus more for squeezing over the veggies and shrimp
  • 1 tablespoon fajita seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 bell peppers any color, sliced
  • ½ medium onion sliced
  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 8 small flour tortillas
  • 1 avocado sliced, for serving
  • 1 lime cut into wedges for serving

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, lime juice, fajita seasoning, and salt to create the marinade.
    Whisking olive oil, garlic, lime juice, and fajita seasoning for shrimp fajitas.
  • Place the sliced bell peppers and onion in a bowl. Pour half of the marinade over them and toss to coat evenly.
    Tossing sliced bell peppers and onion with marinade for shrimp fajitas.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the shrimp with the remaining marinade and gently stir to coat.
    Raw shrimp marinating with garlic in a white bowl.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the shrimp. Cook for 1-2 minutes per side or until shrimp are pink and cooked through. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
    Sautéing shrimp for shrimp fajitas in a pan.
  • In the same skillet, cook the vegetables for about 10 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until they are soft and slightly charred.
    Colorful sautéed bell peppers and onions in a skillet, perfect for healthy recipes and easy vegetable dishes.
  • Return the shrimp to the skillet with the vegetables. Add chopped cilantro and squeeze additional lime juice over the top. Toss everything to combine.
  • Warm the flour tortillas on both sides in a dry skillet. Serve the shrimp and vegetable mixture with the tortillas, sliced avocado, and lime wedges.
    Grilled shrimp tacos with avocado and bell peppers on a white plate, fresh lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Calories: 505kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 23gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 1383mgFiber: 9g
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