Garlic Shrimp Skillet

Name: Garlic Shrimp Skillet
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 pound shrimp (large, peeled and deveined); 2 tablespoon olive oil; 1 green bell pepper (large, sliced into strips); 1 red bell pepper (large, sliced into strips); 1 yellow onion (medium, sliced into strips); 4 clove garlic (minced); 3 tablespoon fajita seasoning; 2 limes (one juiced, one cut into wedges); 16 flour tortillas (8-inch); 0.5 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)

Quick-cooking shrimp with vibrant bell peppers and onions, infused with zesty fajita seasoning, served with warm flour tortillas and fresh cilantro.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 25 min
Servings: 8
Cuisine: Mexican
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $4.03/serving

Dietary

Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Egg-Free
Pescatarian
High-Protein
Low-Sugar

Ingredients

2 pound shrimp (large, peeled and deveined)
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 green bell pepper (large, sliced into strips)
1 red bell pepper (large, sliced into strips)
1 yellow onion (medium, sliced into strips)
4 clove garlic (minced)
3 tablespoon fajita seasoning
2 limes (one juiced, one cut into wedges)
16 flour tortillas (8-inch)
0.5 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)

Instructions

Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. In a large bowl, toss the shrimp with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1 1/2 tablespoons of fajita seasoning, and the juice from 1 lime. Set aside.
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the sliced green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and yellow onion. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened but still tender-crisp.
Add the minced garlic and the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons of fajita seasoning to the vegetables. Cook for 1 minute more, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
Add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet with the vegetables. Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through. Be careful not to overcook.
Warm the flour tortillas according to package directions (microwave, oven, or skillet).
Serve the sizzling shrimp and vegetable mixture immediately with warm flour tortillas, lime wedges, and chopped fresh cilantro for garnish.

Notes

Ensure your skillet is very hot before adding the vegetables and shrimp to achieve a nice sizzle and quick cook time. Frozen shrimp can be used; just ensure they are fully thawed and patted dry.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 360
Protein: 28 g
Carbohydrates: 38 g
Fat: 11.5 g
Fiber: 4 g
Sodium: 800 mg
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Sugar: 3 g
Cholesterol: 180 mg