Mexican Shrimp

Description

Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group

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• Makes 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

• 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, divided
• 1 garlic clove, pressed
• ½ teaspoon salt, divided
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper, divided
• ¼ teaspoon cumin
• ⅛ teaspoon chili powder
• 2 medium onions, sliced
• 2 bell peppers, seeded and sliced
• 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro, divided
• 8 flour tortillas
• sour cream and salsa (optional)

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350°F.
2. In a large bowl, combine shrimp, 1 tablespoon each oil and lime juice, garlic, ¼ teaspoon salt, ⅛ teaspoon pepper, cumin, and chili powder.
3. Stir to coat shrimp.
4. Heat remaining oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and cook onions until translucent, 5 minutes.
5. Add peppers, remaining salt and pepper, stirring frequently, 5 minutes more.
6. Stir in 2 tablespoons cilantro.
7. Transfer to an ovenproof bowl and keep warm in oven.
8. Heat skillet over medium heat and add shrimp.
9. Saute until just cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes.
10. Stir in remaining lime juice and cilantro.
11. To serve, wrap each tortilla around vegetables and shrimp.
12. Serve with sour cream and salsa, if desired.