Saturday, August 3, 2019

Shrimp Fajitas

This is perfect for summer or anytime.

Fajitas:

1 lb. deveined shrimp
1 large onion (sliced)
2 - 3 T oil (olive or canola)

1 T. lime juice
1 large bell pepper (sliced)
1/4 tsp. each: pepper
, salt
1 - 3 drops hot sauce
1 package flour tortillas


Toppings:

1 c. each: shredded lettuce, chopped, tomatoes, sour cream, refried beans, prepared
guacamole, salsa, shredded cheese


Peel, rinse, slice onion and garlic. 

Rinse, seed, slice peppers

Rinse, shred lettuce.

Rinse and chop tomatoes

Rinse, pat dry shrimp and remove tails.

In small mixing bowl combine: lime juice
garlic, salt, pepper, hot sauce. Pour over meat to marinate for 15 - 30 min.

Heat grill pan or grill on medium high heat. Add oil.

Add 
shrimp and cook shrimp for 3 - 5 minutes or until shrimp turns pink. Add pepper and onions, cook for another 3-4 minutes. 

Transfer shrimp, onions and pepper to clean serving bowl

Heat tortillas in microwave for 30 - 40 seconds. You can also heat tortillas by warming them on the grill pan for 30-40 seconds.

Open can of refried beans.

Place beans in microwave safe bowl and microwave for about 1 - 2 minutes until heated.

To assemble fajitas: smear a spoonful of refried beans on a tortilla. 

Add some of the meat pepper and onions.

 Top with your favorite fixings. Roll to secure filling and enjoy.

Serves 4  2 - 3 fajitas each

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