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Shrimp and Pepper Fajitas

Makes: 4  to 6  servings Prep 15 mins Cook 350°F 15 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 pound  medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons  olive oil, divided
  • 2 tablespoons  fresh lime juice, divided
  • 1 garlic clove, pressed
  • 1/2 teaspoon  salt, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon  freshly ground pepper, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon  cumin
  • 1/8 teaspoon  chili powder
  • 2 medium onions, sliced
  • 2 bell peppers, seeded and sliced
  • 3 tablespoons  chopped cilantro, divided
  • 8 flour tortillas
  • Sour cream and salsa (optional)

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350 degree F. In a large bowl, combine shrimp, 1 tablespoon each oil and lime juice, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper, cumin, and chili powder. Stir to coat shrimp.

2. Heat remaining oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and cook onions until translucent, 5 minutes. Add peppers, remaining salt and pepper, stirring frequently, 5 minutes more. Stir in 2 tablespoons cilantro. Transfer to an ovenproof bowl and keep warm in oven.

3. Heat skillet over medium heat and add shrimp. Saute until just cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in remaining lime juice and cilantro. To serve, wrap each tortilla around vegetables and shrimp. Serve with sour cream and salsa, if desired. Makes 4 to 6 servings.

Nutrition Facts

  • Servings Per Recipe 4
  • cal.(kcal)285,
  • Fat, total(g)9,
  • chol.(mg)93,
  • sat. fat(g)2,
  • carb.(g)34,
  • fiber(g)3,
  • pro.(g)17,
  • sodium(mg)511,
  • Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet