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Shrimp Fajitas


  • Author: Tania Van Pelt
  • Yield: 4 1x
Shrimp fajitas, fresh bell peppers, tomatoes, corn, cilantro are an easy meal to throw together
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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds of wild (large shrimp, shells removed and deveined)
  • 1 red bell pepper (grilled)
  • 1 yellow bell pepper (grilled)
  • 1 jalapeño pepper (seeded, minced)
  • 1 red onion (sliced thin)
  • 2 tablespoons of cilantro (chopped)
  • 1 lime (juiced)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground chipotle or hot smoked paprika
  • Safflower or grapeseed oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • Salt
  • Corn tortillas
  • Salsa (for serving)
  • Hot sauce (for serving)

Instructions

  1. For the marinade: Combine cumin, chipotle powder, a small pinch of salt, lime juice, and a teaspoon of oil in a bowl, add the shrimp, toss till shrimp are coated with marinade, and refrigerate for 10-30 minutes.
  2. For the fajitas: In a cast iron pan, heat a tablespoon of oil and of butter, add the jalapeño pepper and onions; cook until softened. Add the shrimp. Cook the shrimp on each side about 3-4 minutes, until pink and cooked through. Add the grilled, sliced peppers. Add the fresh cilantro.
  3. Warm the tortillas in the oven or on the grill.
  4. Serve immediately with warm tortillas, salsa, hot sauce, and a green salad and/or guacamole.