SHRIMP FAJITAS

  FAJITAS with SHRIMP, AVOCADO 

& ONION

Fajitas are the ultimate comfort food! The sizzling skillet of marinated steak, chicken, shrimp, peppers, and onions served with warm flour tortillas and all the fixings are perfect for any occasion.

Servings: for four persons

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 5 minutes

INGREDIENTS: 

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 cups sliced bell peppers red, orange, yellow or a combination
• 1 violet onion thinly sliced
• 2 teaspoons chilli powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
• 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined, tails removed if desired
• lime wedges for serving optional
• flour tortillas and fajita toppings of your choice
• salt and pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS: 

1. Heat the oil in a large pan over high heat. 
2. Add the peppers and onion to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender and charred on the edges. 
3. Season the vegetables with salt and pepper.
4. In a small bowl, mix together the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and salt and pepper to taste.
5. Add the shrimp to the pan and sprinkle the seasoning blend over the shrimp and vegetables. Stir to combine.
6. Cook for 4-5 minutes or until shrimp are pink and opaque.
7. Sprinkle the cilantro over the top and serve. Garnish with lime wedges if desired. 
8. Serve the flour tortillas and toppings on the side and have everyone assemble their own fajitas.