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Shrimp Fajitas - Shrimp Fajitas Recipe

Thursday, December 3, 2009

                                                 Shrimp Fajitas - Shrimp Fajitas Recipe


Shrimp Fajitas - Shrimp Fajitas Recipe Ingredients

11⁄4 pounds medium shrimp (35 to 40 per pound), 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 Juice of 1 lime 8 to 12 flour or soft corn tortillas 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

6 scallions, cut into thirds 2 green bell peppers, cored, seeded, and sliced into

1⁄3-inch strips ON THE SIDE

1⁄2 cup sour cream (regular,
low-fat, or fat-free)

1⁄4 cup finely chopped cilantro

1⁄4 cup minced red onion


Shrimp Fajitas - Shrimp Fajitas Recipe Cooking process

1.Preheat the oven to 350°F.

2.Combine the shrimp, salt, cumin, chile powder, oregano, garlic, and lime juice in a large bowl. Toss until the spices are evenly distributed and the shrimp are well coated. Set aside to marinate for 10 minutes.

3.Wrap the tortillas tightly in a large piece of aluminum foil. Place the tortillas in the preheated oven.

4.Heat the vegetable oil in a large heavy skillet or oil a stove-top grill over high heat. Add the scallions and peppers and cook, stirring occasionally, until they soften slightly, 2 minutes.

5.Add the shrimp with their marinade and cook, stirring constantly, until they are pink and firm, about 3 minutes.

1.
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2.
Combine the shrimp, salt, cumin, chile powder, oregano, garlic, and lime juice in a large bowl. Toss until the spices are evenly distributed and the shrimp are well coated. Set aside to marinate for 10 minutes.
3.
Wrap the tortillas tightly in a large piece of aluminum foil. Place the tortillas in the preheated oven.
4.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large heavy skillet or oil a stove-top grill over high heat. Add the scallions and peppers and cook, stirring occasionally, until they soften slightly, 2 minutes.

5.Add the shrimp with their marinade and cook, stirring constantly, until they are pink and firm, about 3 minutes.Shrimp Fajitas - Shrimp Fajitas Recipe

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