Shrimp Fajitas

By MaryEllen

Ingredients

• 1 lb raw shrimp, medium, peeled and deveined
• 2 Tbs olive oil
• 2 Tbs lime juice
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1/4 tsp cumin
• 1/8 tsp chili powder
• 2 onion, medium sliced
• 2 green bell peppers, sliced
• 3 Tbs cilantro, chopped, divided
• Servings: 4
• Nutrition Facts
• Serving size: 1/4 of a recipe (9.4 ounces).
• Percent daily values based on the Reference Daily Intake (RDI) for a 2000 calorie diet.
• Nutrition information calculated from recipe ingredients.
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories 225.04
• Calories From Fat (35%) 79.39
• % Daily Value
• Total Fat 8.96g 14%
• Saturated Fat 1.35g 7%
• Cholesterol 172.37mg 57%
• Sodium 466.05mg 19%
• Potassium 460.84mg 13%
• Total Carbohydrates 11.82g 4%
• Fiber 2.31g 9%
• Sugar 4.5g
• Protein 24.42g 49%
• Reviews
• 4 stars - ME 1/24/2007

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat oven to low. In a large bowl, combine shrimp, 1 T. each oil and lime juice, 1/4 t. salt, 1/8 t. pepper, cumin and chili powder. Stir to coat shrimp. Let marinate while preparing veggies.

2. Slice onions and peppers. Heat oil and saute onions for 10 mins. Add peppers and saute another 5 mins. Stir in 2T cilantro. Remove to oven proof bowl and keep warm in oven.

3. In the same skillet, add a bit more oil and add shrimp and marinade. Quickly cook till done, about 5 mins. Combine with veggies. Can be served with sour cream in low carb tortillas, or over greens with taco dressing for a salad.