Shrimp Fajitas

🥄 Ingredients

• 1 ½ pounds large shrimp, (peeled and deveined)
• 4 cloves garlic, (minced)
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt, (plus more to taste)
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 3 tablespoons olive oil, (divided)
• 3 bell peppers, (sliced)
• 1 medium onion, (sliced)
• 2 tablespoons lime juice ((about 1 lime))
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
• flour tortillas
• chopped cilantro
• avocado slices
• sour cream (or Mexican crema)
• fresh lime wedges

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, add the shrimp, garlic, chili powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, cumin, black pepper, and 1 ½ tablespoons of olive oil. Mix together to combine and set aside.

2. 2

   Heat remaining 1 ½ tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add peppers and onions and cook, stirring occasionally, for 13-15 minutes until peppers have softened and onions have started to caramelize.

3. 3

   Transfer the cooked peppers and onions to a bowl, cover with a plate, and set aside.

4. 4

   Add the seasoned shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until the shrimp are pink and no longer translucent.

5. 5

   Add the cooked peppers and onions back into the skillet, and top with lime juice and chopped cilantro. Mix everything together, taste, and season with more salt if necessary.

6. 6

   Remove from heat and serve in warm flour tortillas with sour cream, avocado slices, and other desired toppings.

📊 Nutrition (per serving)

Nutritional values are estimates from the original source.