Shrimp fajitas are the perfect sizzling skillet meal!
Ingredients
681 gm
Shrimp, raw
(medium, peeled and deveined)
1 medium pepper(s)
Orange bell pepper
(thinly sliced)
1/2 tsp
Green onion
(thinly sliced; green part only)
1 medium pepper(s)
Red bell pepper
(thinly sliced)
2 tbsp
Extra virgin olive oil
1/4 tsp
Hot pepper (chili) flakes
(or chili powder, to taste)
1/4 tsp
Oregano, dried
(or chili powder, to taste)
1/2 tsp
Paprika, sweet
2 whole lime(s)
Lime juice (fresh)
1/4 cup
Cilantro (coriander)
(chopped, optional garnish)
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.
Serve 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.
