Shrimp Fajitas

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs large shrimp,
• 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
• 2 tsp chili powder )
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp ground coriander
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, )
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 3 Tbsp light olive oil or vegetable oil,
• 1 small yellow or red onion,
• 2 bell peppers,
• 2 cloves garlic,
• 3 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
• 8 medium flour tortillas,
• Sliced avocado and crumbled queso fresco )

Directions

1. Dab shrimp with paper towels to help dry some of the excess moisture, place in a medium mixing bowl.
2. Add in lime juice, chili powder, cumin, coriander, and cayenne pepper and toss, set aside.
3. Heat 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil in a 12-inch cast iron pan or non-stick skillet.
4. Add in onions and saute 2 minutes then add in bell peppers, season with salt and pepper and saute until crisp tender, about 5 – 7 minutes longer.
5. Transfer peppers to a sheet of foil and wrap to keep warm. Return skillet to heat and add in remaining olive oil.
6. Season shrimp with salt and pepper (about 1/2 tsp of each) and toss, add to skillet and cook 1 1/2 minutes.
7. Add garlic to skillet and toss, then cook shrimp through, about 1 – 2 minutes longer.
8. Toss in cilantro then serve filling over tortillas along with avocado slices and queso fresco if desired.