Sizzling Shrimp Fajitas

As Texans, we just can’t get enough of Tex-Mex food. We love to make our own at home because it’s PACKED with flavor and we know its clean. These Sizzling Shrimp Fajitas are so easy to make and take no time at all! Buy your shrimp already peeled and deveined and you’ll have a Sizzling Shrimp Fajitas lunch or dinner on the table in NO time!

Sizzling Shrimp Fajitas

2016-07-26 08:31:01

Serves 2

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Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

15 min

Total Time

30 min

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

15 min

Total Time

30 min

Ingredients

1. 1 lb. peeled and deveined shrimp, tail on or off
2. 1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced then cut in half
3. 1/2 green bell pepper, thinly sliced then cut in half
4. 1/2 red onion, sliced
5. 3-4 tbsp. avocado oil (or other whole 30 compliant cooking oil)
6. 1/2 jalapeno, seeds removed and diced
7. 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
8. 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
9. 1/2 tsp cumin
10. 1/2 tsp chili powder
11. 1/2 tsp salt
12. 1/4 tsp black pepper
13. 1/4 cup fresh chopped cilantro

Instructions

1. Rinse and pat dry shrimp. Place in a large bowl.
2. In a bowl, combine the shrimp, olive oil, jalapeno, garlic, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper. Toss gently to combine. Set aside and allow to marinade for 10 minutes while you chop your veggies.
3. Heat a skillet (preferably a cast iron skillet) with 1 tbsp. of olive oil over medium-high heat. When hot, add the peppers and onions, saute until tender, about 5 minutes.
4. Add the shrimp and all of the contents of the marinade. Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until shrimp is cooked through.
5. Top with chopped cilantro, Serve and enjoy!

Notes

1. Serving Suggestions: Serve in lettuce cups, over cauliflower rice/rice, or over a bed of lettuce!

By Alex Snodgrass and Madison Lavey

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