Chipotle Shrimp Fajitas Recipe

Name: Chipotle Shrimp Fajitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole Onion (small-medium); 1 whole Green Bell Pepper; 3 cloves Garlic; 2 Tablespoons Butter, Divided; 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Divided; 2 ounces, weight Chipotle Peppers (canned); 1 pound Shrimp, Deveined And Peeled; 1 whole Lime, Juiced; Salt And Pepper, to taste; 6 whole Flour Tortillas; 1 cup Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese; 1 cup Sour Cream

Servings: persons

1 whole Onion (small-medium)
1 whole Green Bell Pepper
3 cloves Garlic
2 Tablespoons Butter, Divided
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Divided
2 ounces, weight Chipotle Peppers (canned)
1 pound Shrimp, Deveined And Peeled
1 whole Lime, Juiced
Salt And Pepper, to taste
6 whole Flour Tortillas
1 cup Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
1 cup Sour Cream

1
Peel the onion, then slice in half and slice each half into strips.
2
Seed the green bell pepper, and slice into strips.
3
Dice the garlic.
4
In a heavy skillet over medium-high heat, saute the peppers, onions, and garlic in 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil until they start to brown.
5
Salt and pepper to taste.
6
Remove to a plate and keep warm.
7
Dice the chipotle peppers.
8
Heat the remaining tablespoon each of butter and olive oil in the same skillet, over medium-high heat.
9
Add the shrimp and chipotle peppers, lime juice, salt and pepper.
10
Cook until the shrimp are cooked through (all pink), stirring frequently (about 5 minutes for medium-sized shrimp, a bit longer for large).
11
Remove to a plate, and keep warm.
12
To assemble: Just lay a tortilla down, top with 1/4 of the shrimp, peppers and onions, Monterey jack and sour cream.
13
Fold up the bottom, then roll.
14
Easy!

1037

kcal

Calories

Fat

125

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 whole Onion (small-medium), 1 whole Green Bell Pepper, 3 cloves Garlic, 2 Tablespoons Butter, Divided, and more.

Yes, Chipotle Shrimp Fajitas falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chipotle Shrimp Fajitas

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