High protein Recipe Shrimp Fajitas

High Protein Recipes

High protein Recipe Shrimp Fajitas

Description

My fajita-loving husband claimed these shrimp fajitas were better than any he’d ever eaten in a restaurant, and they’re easy to make at home!

Yield: 4servings | Serving Size: 2fajitas

Ingredients

2medium onions, sliced

2red bell peppers, sliced

1tablespoonolive oil

1/2teaspoonkosher salt, and fresh black pepper, to taste

For The Shrimp

1 1/2poundsshrimp, cleaned and deveined (weigh them after you peel them)

1teaspoonolive oil

2clovesgarlic, chopped

1/4teaspoonsalt, and fresh black pepper, to taste

1/8teaspoonchipotle chile powder

1lime

1/3cupcilantro, chopped

8low-carb tortillas, such as La Tortilla Factory Whole Wheat Low Carb or corn tortillas

avocados, guacamole, sour cream, optional for serving

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a cast iron skillet on medium-low heat. Add the onions, peppers, a salt and pepper. Toss well to coat and cover.
  • Cook, stirring occasionally until onions are caramelized, about 15 to 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, season the shrimp with chipotle chile powder, salt and pepper.

  • While the onions are cooking, heat a large skillet on high heat. Add oil.
  • When the oil is hot add the garlic and shrimp and cook for about 2 minutes on each side until cooked through. Remove from heat.
  • Add juice from the lime and cilantro. Toss well.
  • Combine with the cooked onions and peppers and serve with tortillas.

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