Fajitas de Camarón

36g protein · 20 min · 346 kcal

Fajitas de Camarón

Succulent fajitas made with shrimp (camarón), bell peppers, onions, and earthy spices. Everything is nicely cooked in a sizzling hot pan and served with your favorite fajita toppings!

20 min4 servings346 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pound shrimp (clean and deveined)
  • 3 medium bell peppers (any color you prefer and cut into strips)
  • 1 large onion (sliced)
  • 5 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 lime (juice)
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Place shrimp in a mixing bowl and add garlic, cumin, paprika, pepper, and salt. Mix well.

  2. 2

    Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.

  3. 3

    Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a cast-iron pan over medium-high heat.

  4. 4

    Add bell peppers, season with salt and pepper and cook for 3 minutes stirring constantly.

  5. 5

    Then add onions and cook everything together until vegetables are cooked through (read notes).

  6. 6

    Remove peppers and onions from the pan and place them on a plate. Set aside.

  7. 7

    Wipe the pan with a paper towel, add 3 tablespoons of oil, and heat over high heat.

  8. 8

    Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until shrimp is cooked through.

  9. 9

    Return the vegetables to the pan and mix well. Adjust seasonings to taste and turn off the heat.

  10. 10

    Add a squeeze of lime and some chopped cilantro, mix, and serve immediately.

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