Spicy Shrimp Fajitas

Name: Spicy Shrimp Fajitas
Cuisine: TexMex, Latin American, American, Mexican
Ingredients: 1 pound peeled and deveined extra large shrimp; 2 tbsp vegetable oil divided; 1 tbsp creole seasoning divided; 1 red bell pepper cut into strips; 1 orange bell pepper cut into strips; 1 yellow bell pepper cut into strips; 1 green bell pepper cut into strips; 1 small yellow onion sliced; 1 jalapeño seeded and thinly sliced; 1 tsp chopped garlic; 1 (8oz) container sour cream; 1 tsp lime zest; 2 tbsp fresh lime juice; 6 flour tortillas warmer; Lime wedges (to serve)

4 steps

Updated at: Thu, 30 Nov 2023 22:42:22 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories325.9 kcal (16%)

Total Fat15.7 g (22%)

Carbs27 g (10%)

Sugars4.6 g (5%)

Protein20.2 g (40%)

Sodium889.1 mg (44%)

Fiber2.6 g (9%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

6 servings

1 poundshrimp

peeled and deveined, extra large

2 Tbspvegetable oil

divided

1 Tbspcreole seasoning

seeded and thinly sliced

1 tspgarlic

chopped

1 x 8 ozsour cream

container

1 tsplime zest

2 Tbspfresh lime juice

Instructions

Step 1

In a medium bowl, combine shrimp,1 tbsp oil, 1 1/2 tsp creole seasoning.

Step 2

In a large cast iron skillet, heat remaining tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat. Add bell peppers,onion, and jalapeño. Cook, stirring occasionally,until browned and tender, 10-12 minutes. Add garlic; cook for 1 minute. Stir in remaining 1 1/2 tsp creole seasoning. Remove pepper mixture from skillet.

Step 3

In the same skillet, cook shrimp over medium-high heat until pink and firm, 2-3 minutes per side. Return pepper mixture to skillet, and stir until combined.

Step 4

In a small bowl combine sour cream, lemon zest and juice, and salt. Serve with warmed tortillas and lemon wedges, cilantro and quest if desired.