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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Sizzling shrimp fajitas are a favorite of my family's. I prefer flour tortillas, husband likes corn. Use whatever suits you. Ingredients:
1 1/4 lbs medium shrimp, peeled and deveined |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin |
1/2 teaspoon pure chile powder |
1/2 teaspoon chopped oregano |
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder |
1 lime, juice of |
8 -12 flour tortillas or 8 -12 soft corn tortillas, warmed |
2 tablespoons vegetable oil |
6 green onions, cut into thirds |
2 green bell peppers, cut into 1/3 inch strips |
sour cream |
chopped fresh cilantro |
minced red onion |
Directions:
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.
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