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Shrimp Fajitas
A seafood version of an otherwise well known
meat dish. The name "fajitas" refers to
the type of meat used in the traditional version.
shrimp fajitas photo by:
Mission Foods
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Makes: 6
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N G R E D I E N T S
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup lime juice
1/2 cup tequila
2 garlic cloves; minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon chile powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 lb. raw, peeled and deveined medium shrimp
10 flour tortillas
3 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large bell pepper; cut into strips
1 large onion; cut into strips
Fresh lime wedges
I N S T R U C T I O N S
In a glass bowl or baking dish, combine 1/2 cup oil,
lime juice, tequila, garlic, salt, chili powder, and cumin. Blend well. Add
chicken, cover, and marinate in refrigerator about 20 - 30 minutes. Do NOT
marinate for longer or the lime will "cook" the shrimp. Drain, set aside.
Wrap tortillas in aluminum foil. Bake 15 minutes while
preparing fajitas.
In a large, heavy skillet
over medium-high heat, heat 3 tablespoons oil. Add bell pepper and
onion and cook about 2- 3 minutesAdd shrimp and stir for 2 minutes more.
Shrimp is done when it turns bright pink. Spoon mixture on a plate and
garnish with fresh lime wedges.
To Serve
Spoon 2 tablespoons of the shrimp mixture into a warm flour tortilla. Fold
in half and serve hot.
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