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shrimp fajitas

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Meat And Seafood

SHRIMP FAJITAS

Sizzling shrimp fajitas are a favorite of my family's. I prefer flour tortillas, husband likes corn. Use whatever suits you.

Ingredients

  • 1 1⁄4lbs medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1⁄2teaspoon salt
  • 1⁄2teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1⁄2teaspoon pure chile powder
  • 1⁄2teaspoon chopped oregano
  • 1⁄4teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1lime, juice of
  • 8 -12flour tortillas or 8 -12 soft corn tortillas, warmed
  • 2tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 6green onions, cut into thirds
  • 2green bell peppers, cut into 1/3 inch strips
  • sour cream
  • chopped fresh cilantro
  • minced red onion

Direction

  1. Add shrimp, salt, cumin, chile powder, oregano, garlic, lime juice to a large bowl or heavy duty zip-top plastic bag.
  2. Toss until spices are distributed and shrimp is well coated.
  3. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
  4. Heat oil in a large skillet (cast-iron is best).
  5. Add the green onions and peppers; cook and stir occasionally 2 minutes or until slightly softened.
  6. Add the shrimp and marinade; cook and stir constantly about 3 minutes or until the shrimp are pink.
  7. Spoon shrimp and vegetables into warmed tortillas; garnish with sour cream, cilantro and onion if desired.
  8. Fold up and eat.