Shrimp Fajitas ? ⠀⠀
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Ingredients⠀⠀
1 pound medium shrimp peeled and deveined⠀⠀
2 tablespoons lime juice⠀⠀
3 teaspoons chili powder⠀⠀
2 teaspoons cumin⠀⠀
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika⠀⠀
1 teaspoon kosher salt⠀⠀
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper⠀⠀
2 tablespoons olive oil divided⠀⠀
1 red bell pepper thinly sliced⠀⠀
1 yellow bell pepper thinly sliced⠀⠀
1 medium onion thinly sliced⠀⠀
2 cloves garlic minced⠀⠀
¼ cup chopped cilantro⠀⠀
Tortillas for serving⠀⠀
Optional Toppings: fresh lime juice, avocado slices, chopped cilantro, pico de gallo, sour cream, cabbage or lettuce⠀⠀
Instructions⠀⠀
Place the shrimp in a large bowl and squeeze the lime juice over the shrimp.⠀⠀
In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and cayenne pepper.⠀⠀
Sprinkle half of the spice mixture over the shrimp and stir until the shrimp are well coated.⠀⠀
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp are pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and place on a clean plate.⠀⠀
Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the hot pan. Stir in peppers and onion and add the remaining fajita seasoning. Sauté for 3 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté for 2 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.⠀⠀
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Turn the heat to low and add the shrimp back into the pan with the vegetables and stir until shrimp is heated through, about 1 minute. Stir in the cilantro.⠀⠀
Serve warm in tortillas with desired toppings.
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