Shrimp Fajitas Easy Mexican Recipe - 5 de Mayo Recipes

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu is a cost-effective protein alternative.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Greek yogurt offers creaminess with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable while still suitable for cooking.

tortillas

🥗Healthier: lettuce wraps

💰Cheaper: pita bread

Lettuce wraps reduce carbs and calories.

In a small food processor, add sour cream, garlic powder, salt, onion powder, diced jalapeno, lime juice, and fresh cilantro; blend until smooth and creamy.

In a large mixing bowl, add minced garlic, chicken bouillon, smoked paprika, onion powder, ground cumin, mexican oregano, olive oil, lime juice, and black pepper; whisk to combine.

Add 2 pounds of jumbo shrimp to the marinade and stir to combine.

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil and shrimp in a single layer; sauté for about 1-2 minutes per side until cooked through.

Transfer cooked shrimp to a plate and repeat with remaining shrimp in batches.

In the same skillet, add sliced red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and onion; sauté until soft and golden brown.

Remove vegetables from heat once desired doneness is reached.

Warm store-bought flour tortillas in a frying pan over medium-high heat for a few seconds.

Assemble fajitas by placing warm tortilla on a plate, adding veggies, shrimp, and jalapeno ranch sauce on top.

Cooking Techniques

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