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Shrimp and Pepper Fajitas

Source of Recipe

Sunday_Dinner@yahoogroups.com

1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, divided
1 garlic clove, pressed
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, divided
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/8 teaspoon chili powder
2 medium onions, sliced
2 bell peppers, seeded and sliced
3 tablespoons chopped cilantro, divided
8 flour tortillas
Sour cream and salsa (optional)


1. Heat oven to 350 degree F. In a large bowl, combine shrimp, 1
tablespoon each oil and lime juice, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8
teaspoon pepper, cumin, and chili powder. Stir to coat shrimp.

2. Heat remaining oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high
heat and cook onions until translucent, 5 minutes. Add peppers, remaining
salt and pepper, stirring frequently, 5 minutes more. Stir in 2
tablespoons cilantro. Transfer to an ovenproof bowl and keep warm in
oven.

3. Heat skillet over medium heat and add shrimp. Saute until just
cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in remaining lime juice and cilantro. To
serve, wrap each tortilla around vegetables and shrimp. Serve with
sour cream and salsa, if desired.

Makes 4 to 6 servings.