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Platter with shrimp fajita ingredients

Easy Shrimp Fajitas


Description

You’re going to love this easy shrimp fajitas recipe! Nutritious, delicious, full of flavor, and all ready in less than 30 minutes.


Ingredients

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  • 1/2 tsp. sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp. cumin
  • 1/4 tsp. oregano
  • 1/8 tsp. smoked paprika
  • pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 2 bell peppers (1 yellow, 1 red)
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tomatoes
  • 1 heart romaine lettuce
  • 1 lime
  • 16 oz. raw shrimp (peeled and deveined, no tail)
  • 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 8 flour fajita-size tortillas
  • toppings: shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, hot sauce or salsa

Instructions

  1. Prep ingredients:
    In a small pinch bowl, stir together sea salt, cumin, oregano, and smoked paprika.
    Slice bell peppers in thin strips.
    Slice onion in half moons.
    Mince garlic cloves.
  2. Prep toppings: Thinly slice lettuce, chop tomatoes, cut limes into wedges and place onto a platter for serving.
  3. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced peppers and onions to skillet. Cook, stirring every minute or so for about 4-5 minutes, until softened. Add garlic and shrimp to skillet and sprinkle with seasonings. Cook for 4-5 minutes, just until shrimp are cooked through. Cooking time will vary slightly based on size of shrimp.
  4. Wrap tortillas in a kitchen towel and warm gently in the microwave.
  5. Assemble fajitas. Layer shrimp and pepper mixture into flour tortillas and top with toppings as desired. 


Notes

  • Nutrition facts estimate do not include toppings.
  • Shred your own cheddar if you can! 

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