Heart Healthy Blackened Shrimp Fajitas Recipe
Make your next meal a celebration with bold, chili-kissed shrimp fajita bursting with garden-fresh veggies. These heart-healthy wraps are the perfect choice for a cookout or impromptu picnic.
Ingredients
Recipe yields 4 servings
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 Tbsp ancho chile powder
2 tsp paprika
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/8 tsp salt
Black pepper to taste
2 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 red bell pepper, sliced
1/2 green bell pepper, sliced
1/2 yellow bell pepper, sliced
1 medium onion, sliced
1/2 avocado, pitted, peeled and sliced
4 6-inch flour tortillas
Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
Lime cut into wedges, for garnish
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Directions
Step 1
In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, ancho chili powder, paprika, onion powder, cumin, garlic powder and salt and black pepper. Set aside.
Step 2
In a medium skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add the bell peppers and onion and sauté until tender, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the vegetables from the skillet.
Step 3
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and the shrimp and cook on medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the shrimp are no longer pink.
Step 4
Divide the shrimp, vegetables and sliced avocado among the tortillas. Garnish with the cilantro and lime wedges, if desired.
Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 351
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Dietary Review:
Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT
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Nutrition facts
Serving Size: 1 fajita
Per serving:
calories:351
total fat:16g
sat fat:3g
cholesterol:174mg
sodium:460mg
total carb:24g
fibers:4g
sugars:1g
proteins:28g
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