Spicy Shrimp Fajitas
Serves: 4 to 6
 
Ingredients
  • 1 pound peeled and deveined extra-large fresh shrimp
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
  • 1 tablespoon Creole seasoning, divided
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
  • 1 orange bell pepper, cut into strips
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into strips
  • 1 green bell pepper, cut into strips
  • 1 small yellow onion, sliced
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
  • 1 (8-ounce) container sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1⁄4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Flour tortillas, warmed
  • Queso fresco, fresh cilantro, and lime wedges, to serve
Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, combine shrimp, 1 tablespoon oil, and 1 1⁄2 teaspoons Creole seasoning.
  2. In a large cast-iron skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add bell peppers, onion, and jalapeño. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Add garlic; cook for 1 minute. Stir in remaining 1 1⁄2 teaspoons Creole seasoning. Remove pepper mixture from skillet.
  3. In same skillet, cook shrimp over medium-high heat until pink and firm, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Return pepper mixture to skillet, and stir until combined.
  4. In a small bowl, combine sour cream, lime zest and juice, and salt. Serve alongside shrimp mixture with warmed tortillas, queso fresco, cilantro, and lime wedges.
Recipe by Paula Deen Magazine at https://pauladeenmagazine.com/spicy-shrimp-fajitas/