SHRIMP FAJITAS

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I've lost 50 pounds recently and my husband, Jere, has lost 65. We're always looking for tasty ways to keep the weight off. I think working moms would love it as much as we do because it's so quick and easy. -Charlene Chambers, Ormond Beach, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro, divided
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
3 teaspoons Caribbean jerk seasoning
1/8 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup fat-free sour cream
1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into thin strips
1 medium green pepper, cut into thin strips
8 flour tortillas (6 inches), warmed
1/2 cup salsa

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss shrimp with 2 tablespoons cilantro, 1 tablespoon oil and spices; let stand 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix sour cream and remaining cilantro., In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and peppers; cook and stir until crisp-tender. Remove from pan., In same pan, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp; cook and stir until shrimp turn pink. Return onion mixture to pan; heat through. Serve with tortillas, salsa and sour cream mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418 calories, Fat 13g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 147mg cholesterol, Sodium 962mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

Al Mamun Gaming
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These fajitas were easy to make and turned out great! The shrimp were tender and flavorful and the veggies were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Dominic Gallardo
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I made these fajitas last night and they were a hit with my family! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the marinade had a great flavor. We will definitely be making these again.


Shahzaib Bangash
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These fajitas were delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Snazzykassy
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Just made these fajitas and they were amazing! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the marinade was flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Chiedozie Ogbodo
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I made these fajitas for a party last weekend and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them and I got so many compliments. Thanks for sharing this recipe!


mirfan younas
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These fajitas were easy to make and turned out great! The shrimp were tender and flavorful and the veggies were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Antonia Smith
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I tried this recipe last night and it was delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Suresh Xattri
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These shrimp fajitas were a hit with my family! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the marinade had such a great flavor. We will definitely be making these again.


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