Shrimp Fajitas Recipe

Name: Shrimp Fajitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup OliveOil; 2 Limes [juice of]; 1 teaspoon Cumin; 1/2 teaspoon Chili Powder; 1 1/2 pounds Shrimp [peeled and deveined]; 1 tablespoon Olive Oil; 2 Bell Peppers [sliced thin]; 1 Onion [sliced thin]; 1/4 teaspoon Salt; 1/8 teaspoon Pepper; 2 Jalapenos [minced]; 2 teaspoons Garlic [minced]; 12 Corn Tortillas [for 4 people]; 1/4 cup Cilantro [chopped]; 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese [freshly grated]

Servings: persons

1/4 cup OliveOil
2 Limes [juice of]
1 teaspoon Cumin
1/2 teaspoon Chili Powder
1 1/2 pounds Shrimp [peeled and deveined]
1 tablespoon Olive Oil
2 Bell Peppers [sliced thin]
1 Onion [sliced thin]
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1/8 teaspoon Pepper
2 Jalapenos [minced]
2 teaspoons Garlic [minced]
12 Corn Tortillas [for 4 people]
1/4 cup Cilantro [chopped]
1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese [freshly grated]

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1. In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, cumin, and chili powder. Reserving about 1/4 cup marinade, pour the rest into a resealable plastic bag with the shrimp. Marinate shrimp for 15 minutes
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2. In a large skillet over medium high heat, heat vegetable oil. Add bell peppers and onions and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in jalapeno and garlic and cook for another minute. Remove vegetable mixture from skillet
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3. Shake off excess marinade from shrimp and add to hot skillet in a single layer. Season with salt and pepper and cook until pink on both sides, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Add reserved marinade and let simmer for about 1 minute. Remove from heat.
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4. Shake off excess marinade from shrimp and add to hot skillet in a single layer. Season with salt and pepper and cook until pink on both sides, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Add reserved marinade and let simmer for about 1 minute. Remove from heat.
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5. Garnish with cilantro and cotija [or parmesan]cheese, if desired.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup OliveOil, 2 Limes [juice of], 1 teaspoon Cumin, 1/2 teaspoon Chili Powder, and more.

Yes, 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.

Shrimp Fajitas

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