Categories: Main Dish, Shrimp, Tex-Mex

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 lbs medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon pure chile powder
• 1/2 teaspoon chopped oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 lime, juice of
• 8 -12 flour tortillas or 8 -12 soft corn tortillas, warmed
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 6 green onions, cut into thirds
• 2 green bell peppers, cut into 1/3 inch strips
• sour cream
• chopped fresh cilantro
• minced red onion

Directions

1. Add shrimp, salt, cumin, chile powder, oregano, garlic, lime juice to a large bowl or heavy duty zip-top plastic bag.

2. Toss until spices are distributed and shrimp is well coated.

3. Let marinate for 10 minutes.

4. Heat oil in a large skillet (cast-iron is best). Add the green onions and peppers; cook and stir occasionally 2 minutes or until slightly softened.

5. Add the shrimp and marinade; cook and stir constantly about 3 minutes or until the shrimp are pink.

6. Spoon shrimp and vegetables into warmed tortillas; garnish with sour cream, cilantro and onion if desired.

7. Fold up and eat.

Email to a friend | Print this recipe | Back