Ingredients
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- 1 ½ pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
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- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
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- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
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- 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
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- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
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- 3 tablespoons olive oil
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- 3 cloves garlic, minced
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- 1 teaspoon chili powder
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- 1 teaspoon cumin
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- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
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- 1/2 teaspoon salt
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- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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- 1 lime, juiced
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- 8 small flour tortillas
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- Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
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- Optional toppings: sour cream, avocado slices, salsa, shredded cheese
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Vegetables and Shrimp
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- Slice the Vegetables: Thinly slice the red, green, and yellow bell peppers, and the onion. Set aside.
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- Season the Shrimp: In a bowl, toss the shrimp with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Set aside to marinate for a few minutes while you prepare the vegetables.
Step 2: Cook the Vegetables
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- Heat the Skillet: Place your cast iron skillet on the stove over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
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- Add Vegetables: Once the oil is hot, add the sliced bell peppers and onions. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender and slightly charred. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
Step 3: Cook the Shrimp
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- Add to Skillet: Add the seasoned shrimp to the hot skillet.
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- Cook Shrimp: Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the shrimp are pink and cooked through. Squeeze lime juice over the shrimp while cooking for extra flavor.
Step 4: Combine and Serve
- Mix Together: Return the cooked vegetables to the skillet with the shrimp. Stir everything together to combine well.
- Warm Tortillas: In a separate skillet or on a griddle, warm the flour tortillas for about 30 seconds on each side until they are soft and pliable.
Step 5: Assemble the Fajitas
- Add Filling: Place a generous amount of the shrimp and vegetable mixture onto each tortilla.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh cilantro and your favorite toppings like sour cream, avocado slices, salsa, or shredded cheese. Serve immediately and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes