Sizzling Shrimp Fajitas
Servings: 2 People
Ingredients
- 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp, tail on or off
- 1/2 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 red onion, sliced
- 3-4 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1/2 jalapeno, seeds removed and diced
- 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Rinse and pat dry shrimp. Place in a large bowl.
- 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 marinate for 10 minutes while you chop your veggies.
- 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.
- Add the shrimp and all of the contents of the marinade. Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until shrimp is cooked through.
- Top with chopped cilantro, Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Serving Suggestions: Serve in lettuce cups, over cauliflower rice/rice, or over a bed of lettuce!
Nutrition
Calories: 417kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 365mg | Sodium: 928mg | Potassium: 823mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1405IU | Vitamin C: 70mg | Calcium: 174mg | Iron: 2mg