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Shrimp Fajitas

A quick and flavorful shrimp fajitas recipe with colorful peppers and onions.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3 bell peppers bell peppers, sliced
  • 1 onion large onion, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoon paprika
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a large skillet, heat one tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the sliced peppers and onions and cook for about 5 minutes until tender. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, add remaining olive oil and sauté the shrimp with chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper, and minced garlic for about 4-5 minutes until shrimp are pink and cooked through.
  3. Return the cooked peppers and onions to the skillet with the shrimp. Toss to combine and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  4. Serve hot with tortillas or over rice.

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 dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner and can be customized with your favorite toppings.
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