Shrimp Fajitas

Shrimp Fajitas

Shrimp Fajitas Recipe

By Dawn Arnold
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds Shrimp, cleaned and deveined
  • 1 Green Bell Pepper, sliced
  • 1 Yellow Bell Pepper, sliced
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper, sliced
  • 1 Large Onion, sliced
  • Fajita Blend seasoning, season to taste
  • 2 TBSP Oil for sautéing
  • 2 TBSP Butter, optional
  • 2-3 tsp Lime Juice, optional
  • Optional toppings: Monterey cheese, sour cream, avocado/guacamole, green onion

Instructions

  • Slice peppers and onions into strips and set aside in bowl
  • Place cleaned and deveined shrimp in a separate bowl
  • Sprinkle vegetable well with fajita blend
  • Sprinkle shrimp well with fajita blend
  • Place 1TBSP oil and 1 TBSP butter in sauté pan. Cook on medium high until the vegetables are at the desired tenderness. (Approximately 7 minutes
  • Remove from pan and set aside
  • Place other TBSP oil and butter in sauté pan. Add shrimp and cook on medium high heat until shrimp are pink, approximately 5-6 minutes total
  • Just before the shrimp are done add the vegetables back to the pan to warm back up
  • Drizzle with lime juice is optional
  • Serve with warm tortillas and topping of choice
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