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Shrimp Fajitas Recipe
Shrimp Fajitas are so flavorful and couldn't get any easier! A one-skillet shrimp fajitas recipe with plump juicy shrimp, tender charred vegetables with an amazing fajita marinade.
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 30 min⏳ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 15 min👤 Natasha Kravchuk📖 natashaskitchen
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●bowl
- ●pan
📝 Preparation Steps
1
In a small bowl, combine marinade ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil, 4 cloves garlic, minced, 1 Tbsp lime juice (from 1/2 lime), 1 Tbsp cajun spice, 1/2 tsp salt.
cup olive oil1/4garlic (minced)4 cloveslime juice (from 1/2 lime)1 Tbsp-3 tsp lime juice (from 1/2 lime)2lime (cut into wedges)1cajun spice1 Tbsptsp salt1/2
2
Slice bell peppers, and onions the same 1/3” thickness and place vegetables in a medium bowl. Pour half of the marinade over the top then toss to combine.
bell peppers ((any color) sliced)2medium onion (sliced)1/2
3
In a second medium bowl, pat dry shrimp with a paper towel, add remaining half of the marinade and stir to combine.
large shrimp (peeled, deveined)1 lb
4
Heat a large heavy pan over medium heat with 1/2 Tbsp oil and when hot, add shrimp in a single layer and sautee ⏱️ 1-2 minutes per side or just until cooked through and no longer translucent then promptly transfer to a plate.
large shrimp (peeled, deveined)1 lb
5
In the same pan, add marinated vegetables and saute until soft and golden brown at the edges (⏱️ 10 min), stirring occasionally, then turn off the heat.
6
Add shrimp back to the pan along with 1/4 cup chopped cilantro. Squeeze fresh lime juice to taste over the mixture and toss to combine. Serve fajitas with warmed or toasted tortillas* and jalapeno ranch, or your favorite sauce.
large shrimp (peeled, deveined)1 lblime juice (from 1/2 lime)1 Tbsp-3 tsp lime juice (from 1/2 lime)2lime (cut into wedges)1Jalapeno Ranch
Nutrition Facts
calories
534 kcal
fat Content
27 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
7 g
sugar Content
7 g
sodium Content
1593 mg
protein Content
30 g
cholesterol Content
286 mg
carbohydrate Content
44 g
saturated Fat Content
4 g
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