Tequila-Lime Chicken and Shrimp Fajitas Recipe

Name: Tequila-Lime Chicken and Shrimp Fajitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Lime Juice; 1 cup Tequila; 2 Tablespoons Minced Garlic; 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin; 1 teaspoon Emeril's Essence (Substitute Cajun Spice Or Cayenne Pepper); 1 teaspoon Salt; 4 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Divided; 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast; 1 pound Jumbo Shrimp, Peeled And Deveined With Tail On; 1 whole Red Bell Pepper, Sliced Into Thin Strips; 1 whole Green Bell Pepper, Sliced Into Thin Strips; 1 whole Medium Onion, Sliced Into Thin Strips; Tortillas, To Serve; Sour Cream (optional); Shredded Cheese (optional)

Servings: persons

1 cup Lime Juice
1 cup Tequila
2 Tablespoons Minced Garlic
1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
1 teaspoon Emeril's Essence (Substitute Cajun Spice Or Cayenne Pepper)
1 teaspoon Salt
4 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Divided
1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
1 pound Jumbo Shrimp, Peeled And Deveined With Tail On
1 whole Red Bell Pepper, Sliced Into Thin Strips
1 whole Green Bell Pepper, Sliced Into Thin Strips
1 whole Medium Onion, Sliced Into Thin Strips
Tortillas, To Serve
Sour Cream (optional)
Shredded Cheese (optional)

1
Whisk together lime juice, tequila, minced garlic, ground cumin, Essence, salt and half of the olive oil.
2
Place chicken and shrimp in separate plastic storage/freezer bags.
3
Pour half of marinade mixture into each bag.
4
Make sure chicken and shrimp are well coated; place in the fridge for 12 hours.
5
Grill chicken until no longer pink.
6
Slice into strips.
7
Skewer shrimp and grill until pink and opaque.
8
Heat remaining oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
9
Add peppers and onion.
10
Cook, stirring frequently, until tender; about 810 minutes.
11
Assemble fajitas: place chicken, peppers and onion on a tortilla.
12
Top with sour cream and cheese (optional).
13
Enjoy with shrimp skewers.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup Lime Juice, 1 cup Tequila, 2 Tablespoons Minced Garlic, 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin, and more.

Yes, Tequila-Lime Chicken and 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.

Tequila-Lime Chicken and Shrimp Fajitas

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