Tuesday, October 22, 2019

Skillet Shrimp Fajitas

We had this in July. It was good.

Skillet Shrimp Fajitas

Photo by ALB

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 27 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
From No.2 Pencil

Servings: 4

Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds of shrimp peeled and deveined, tails removed patted dry
1 yellow bell pepper sliced thin
1 red bell pepper sliced thin
1 orange bell pepper sliced thin
1 small red onion sliced thin
1 1/2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil divided
1 teaspoon of kosher salt
several turns of freshly ground pepper
2 teaspoons of chili powder
1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon of onion powder
1/2 teaspoon of ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon of smoked paprika
lime
fresh cilantro for garnish
tortillas, warmed (not included in points)
Cheese and guacamole (not included in points)

Instructions
In a small bowl, combine salt, pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin and smoked paprika.

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over high heat in a 12 inch cast iron pan.

Add onions and bell peppers and 1/2 of seasoning mixture. Cook for about five minutes, or until onions and bell peppers are tender.

Push onions and bell peppers to the side of the skillet to make room for the shrimp.

Add remaining olive oil to skillet, followed by shrimp and remaining seasoning mixture.

Saute shrimp until pink and cooked through.

Squeeze juice from one fresh lime over skillet and sprinkle with chopped cilantro. Serve in warm tortillas.

2 Smart Points (my additions/subtractions at 4 servings)

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