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Shrimp Fajitas

Delicious and flavorful shrimp fajitas with colorful peppers and onions, served with warm tortillas.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3 bell peppers assorted bell peppers, sliced
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 8 small flour tortillas

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a large bowl, combine the shrimp with cumin, paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook until pink, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add the remaining olive oil and sauté the sliced bell peppers and onion until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet with the vegetables. Toss to combine and cook for another 2 minutes.
  5. Warm the tortillas in a separate pan or microwave. Serve the shrimp and vegetable mixture in tortillas, garnished with optional toppings if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg

Notes

This recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a festive gathering.
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