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shrimp crab fajitas

Shrimp Crab Fajitas: Easy Recipe for Flavor-Packed Dinners

These shrimp crab fajitas are a delightful twist on traditional fajitas, combining the freshness of shrimp and crab with vibrant vegetables and spices.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 pound crab meat, picked over for shells
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 8 small flour tortillas

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the sliced onion and bell pepper, cooking until they are soft.
  3. Sprinkle in the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Add shrimp and crab meat to the skillet, cooking until the shrimp turn pink.
  5. Warm the tortillas in a separate pan.
  6. Assemble fajitas by adding the shrimp and crab mixture to each tortilla.
  7. Serve warm with your favorite toppings.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, marinate the shrimp and crab in lime juice and spices for 30 minutes before cooking.
  • Add avocado or guacamole for a creamy texture.
  • Author: Souzan
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Pescatarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 fajitas
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 700mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 150mg

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