Take Me to the Caribbean Shrimp Fajitas Recipe

Name: Take Me to the Caribbean Shrimp Fajitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon Minced Dried Onion; 2 teaspoons Ground Thyme; 2 teaspoons Granulated Sugar; 2 teaspoons Garlic Powder; 1 teaspoon Dried Parsley; 1 teaspoon Ground Allspice; 1 teaspoon Black Pepper, Coarsely Ground; 1 teaspoon Paprika; 1/2 teaspoons Crushed Red Pepper Flakes; 1/4 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper; 1/4 teaspoons Ground Cumin; 1 teaspoon Sea Salt; 1/4 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon; 3 Tablespoons Jerk Seasoning, Recipe Above; 1 Tablespoon Water; 1/2 pounds Large Shrimp, Peeled And Deveined (about 40); 1 teaspoon Olive Oil; 1 whole Red Onion, Sliced; 2 whole Red Bell Peppers, Seeded And Sliced; 8 whole 6 Inch Tortillas; 1 cup Pineapple Jalapeno Salsa- See My Recipe Box; 1 whole Avocado (peeled, Pitted And Sliced)

Servings: persons

1 Tablespoon Minced Dried Onion
2 teaspoons Ground Thyme
2 teaspoons Granulated Sugar
2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon Dried Parsley
1 teaspoon Ground Allspice
1 teaspoon Black Pepper, Coarsely Ground
1 teaspoon Paprika
1/2 teaspoons Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
1/4 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper
1/4 teaspoons Ground Cumin
1 teaspoon Sea Salt
1/4 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
3 Tablespoons Jerk Seasoning, Recipe Above
1 Tablespoon Water
1/2 pounds Large Shrimp, Peeled And Deveined (about 40)
1 teaspoon Olive Oil
1 whole Red Onion, Sliced
2 whole Red Bell Peppers, Seeded And Sliced
8 whole 6 Inch Tortillas
1 cup Pineapple Jalapeno Salsa- See My Recipe Box
1 whole Avocado (peeled, Pitted And Sliced)

1
JERK SEASONING: Combine all ingredients and set aside.
2
FAJITAS: Combine 3 Tablespoons of the jerk seasoning with 1 Tablespoon of water in a medium bowl.
3
Add shrimp and toss to coat.
4
Place in refrigerator for 1 hour prior to cooking.
5
In a large nonstick skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
6
Add onion and saute for 2 minutes, until softened.
7
Add red pepper strips and continue to heat for 3-4 minutes.
8
Add coated shrimp and seasoning mixture from bowl.
9
Cover and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring frequently.
10
Remove from heat.
11
Place 1/4 cup shrimp mixture into each tortilla and top with Pineapple Jalapeno Salsa (see my TastyKitchen recipe box) and avocado, if desired.
12
Nutrition Information per 2 fajitas: 446 calories, 8 g fat, 18 g protein, 60 g carbohydrates, 7 g fiber

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

You need 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Tablespoon Minced Dried Onion, 2 teaspoons Ground Thyme, 2 teaspoons Granulated Sugar, 2 teaspoons Garlic Powder, and more.

Yes, Take Me to the Caribbean 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.

Take Me to the Caribbean Shrimp Fajitas

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