Spicy Shrimp Fajitas

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This spicy shrimp fajitas recipe is a delightful combination of succulent shrimp, vibrant bell peppers, and zesty spices. It's a quick and easy dish that packs a punch of flavor, perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual gathering with friends. The tender shrimp are marinated in a fiery blend of spices, then saut�ed with colorful bell peppers until perfectly charred. Serve these sizzling fajitas with warm tortillas, guacamole, and sour cream for a delicious and satisfying meal.

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spicy shrimp fajitas recipe details

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Flavor-packed fajitas make for a hearty lunch, and a great way to add seafood to your diet.
Ready in: 30 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 4

• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 onion, sliced
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled, deveined, and tails removed
• 8 (7-inch) tortillas, warmed

Preparation method

Prep: 10 mins | Cook: 20 mins

1. Toss yogurt with 2 tablespoons cilantro in a bowl. Set aside.
2. Pour 2 tablespoons oil into a large skillet and set over medium-high heat. Cook onion in hot oil for about 8 minutes to brown, sprinkling with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Stir tomatoes into the skillet and cook for another 3 minutes. Pour into a mixing bowl.
4. Pour 2 more tablespoons oil into the skillet. Cook garlic and red pepper flakes in hot oil for about 30 seconds, then stir in shrimp. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cook for about 4 minutes, until shrimp turn opaque.
5. Add 2 tablespoons cilantro to the skillet and toss to combine.
6. Serve with the shrimp mixture in the tortillas, topped with yogurt sauce and tomato mixture.