Grilled Shrimp Fajitas
10 |
30 |
256 |
Ingredients |
Minutes |
Calories |
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Prep |
Cook |
Servings |
15 min |
15 min |
4
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Shrimp fajitas are the perfect sizzling skillet meal!
Ingredients
681 gm
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Shrimp, raw
(medium, peeled and deveined)
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1 medium pepper(s)
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Orange bell pepper
(thinly sliced)
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1/2 tsp
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Green onion
(thinly sliced; green part only)
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1 medium pepper(s)
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Red bell pepper
(thinly sliced)
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2 tbsp
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Extra virgin olive oil
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1 dash
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Hot pepper (chili) flakes
(or chili powder, to taste)
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1 dash
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Oregano, dried
(or chili powder, to taste)
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1/2 tsp
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Paprika, sweet
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2 whole lime(s)
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Lime juice (fresh)
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1/4 cup
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Cilantro (coriander)
(chopped, optional garnish)
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Instructions
- Preheat a gas or charcoal grill over high heat.
- Cut four sheets of foil, about 12-inches long.
- Divide shrimp, bell peppers, and green onion into equal portions and add to the center of each foil in a single layer.
- Fold up all 4 sides of each foil packet.
- Add olive oil, hot pepper flakes, oregano, paprika, and lime juice; gently toss to combine.
- Fold the sides of the foil over the shrimp, covering completely and sealing the packets closed.
- Place foil packets on the grill and cook until just cooked through about 10-12 minutes.
- Served immediately with corn tortillas, brown rice, or over a bed of salad greens, garnished with cilantro, if desired.
Notes:
Oven
- Alternatively, bake in the oven at 400F (204C) for 12-15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Per Portion
Calories
256
Calories from fat
90
Calories from saturated fat
13.8
Total Fat
10.0 g
Saturated Fat
1.5 g
Trans Fat
0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat
5.4 g
Cholesterol
259 mg
Sodium
253 mg
Potassium
471 mg
Total Carbohydrate
6.7 g
Dietary Fiber
0.9 g
Sugars
1.5 g
Protein
35 g
Dietary servings
Per Portion
Energy sources