Shrimp and Pepper Fajitas Recipe

Shrimp and Pepper Fajitas Recipe

  • 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, divided
  • 1 garlic clove, pressed
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher 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 whole wheat low carb tortillas
  • Salsa (optional)
  1. Heat oven to 350 degrees 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 salsa, if desired.
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