Margarita Shrimp Fajitas Recipes

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

Ingredients

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.

MARGARITA GRILLED SHRIMP

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The shrimp can be marinated up to 3 hours before grilling. The amount of red pepper used can be adjusted according to how hot you like it. The marinade is also great on chicken.

Provided by Jenny Thompson

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons tequila
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon salt
4 bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 20 minutes

Steps:

Stir shrimp, olive oil, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, tequila, cayenne pepper, and salt together in a bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate shrimp in marinade for 30 minutes.
Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate.
Remove shrimp from bowl and thread onto skewers; discard marinade.
Cook on the preheated grill until shrimp turn pink, 2 to 3 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.6 calories, Carbohydrate 1.3 g, Cholesterol 172.6 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 18.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 345.2 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

SHEET-PAN SHRIMP FAJITAS

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I love easy weeknight dinners like this. These sheet-pan shrimp fajitas come together so quickly and are customizable with your favorite toppings. -Carla Hubl, Hastings, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined
1 each medium green, sweet red and yellow peppers, cut into 1/2-inch strips
1 sweet onion, cut into 1/2-inch strips
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon salt
12 corn tortillas (6 inches), warmed
Optional: Lime wedges, crema, fresh cilantro and sliced avocado

Steps:

Preheat oven to 425°. In a large bowl, combine shrimp, peppers, onion and garlic. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with chili powder, cumin and salt. Toss to coat. Spread evenly between 2 greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans., Roast 10 minutes, rotating pans halfway through cooking. Remove pans from oven; preheat broiler., Broil shrimp mixture, 1 pan at a time, 3-4 in. from heat until vegetables are lightly browned and shrimp turn pink, 4-5 minutes. Serve in tortillas with toppings as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 484mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MARGARITA SHRIMP TACOS

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Make and share this Margarita Shrimp Tacos recipe from Food.com.

Provided by caseym

Categories < 4 Hours

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 tacos, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs ocean garden mexican shrimp, shell-on, uncooked
1/2 cup tequila
1/2 cup lime juice
1 teaspoon salt
1 -2 garlic clove, minced
2 -3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
24 (6 -7 inch) flour tortillas
shredded lettuce, as needed
salsa fresca, as needed
1 (15 ounce) can black beans
1 (10 ounce) can corn kernels
1/2 cup red onion, chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon oregano

Steps:

Peel and devein shrimp, retaining tails, if desired; set aside.
Combine tequila, lime juice, salt; pour over shrimp and marinate no more than 1 hour.
Sauté minced garlic in 1 tablespoon oil until light brown; add shrimp, cook and stir until done, 2 to 3 minutes. Add oil as needed. Sprinkle with cilantro and keep warm.
For each taco, fold 2 soft tortillas together; fill with shredded lettuce and Black Bean and Corn Relish. Top with shrimp, avocado slices and salsa.
Black Bean and Corn Relish directions:Rinse and drain beans; drain corn. Combine beans and corn with remaining ingredients; refrigerate to blend flavors. Makes about 3 cups.
For more great shrimp recipes visit www.eatshrimp.com.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 912.4, Fat 29.3, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 172.8, Sodium 1628, Carbohydrate 117.7, Fiber 12.8, Sugar 4.2, Protein 45

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