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Fajita Shrimp

Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 5

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tbs brown sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1/4 tsp oregano
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flake optional
  • 4 tbs olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 2 lbs large or jumbo shrimp shelled, deveined, tail off
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 3 bell peppers, sliced
  • 1-2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
  • lime wedges, tortillas

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, mix the cumin through the red pepper flake (if using). 
  • Put the shrimp in a large bowl with 2 tbs olive oil and all but 1 tbs of the spice mix.  Add the garlic and mix.
  • Heat the remaining olive oil in a pan (medium heat).  Add the onion and cook until it starts to soften and brown (around 5 minutes). 
  • Add the bell peppers and the remaining spice blend. Allow to cook for just another 3-5, until the peppers are warm, but not soggy.
  • Transfer the pepper and onion blend to a plate. 
  • Return the skillet to medium-high heat and add the shrimp.   Cook until the shrimp are cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Add the sautéed vegetables back to the pan,  toss to combine and heat through.  
  • Drizzle with lime juice and serve with cilantro and lime wedges.

Notes

Nutrition for 1/5 of the recipe (roughly 6oz of shrimp, which is a decently sized portion - you might only use half of that if having it in a tortilla):
305 calories – 14 fat - 3 carbs –  42 protein