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Shrimp Fajitas

Delicious and vibrant shrimp fajitas, packed with flavor and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Shrimp and Vegetables
  • 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 bell pepper red sliced
  • 1 bell pepper green sliced
  • 1 medium onion sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
Tortillas and Toppings
  • 8 small flour tortillas
  • 1 cup sour cream for serving
  • 1 cup shredded cheese for serving
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro chopped, for garnish
  • 1 lime lime wedges for serving

Method
 

Prepare the Shrimp
  1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the sliced onions and bell peppers, cooking until they are tender, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine and cook for another minute.
  3. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until they turn pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
Assemble the Fajitas
  1. Warm the flour tortillas in a separate skillet or microwave.
  2. To serve, place the shrimp and vegetable mixture onto the tortillas and top with sour cream, shredded cheese, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the toppings based on your preferences.

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