Shrimp Fajitas with Black Beans

Servings: 8

You’ll need:
1/2 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tsp. lime juice
2 tsp. cumin powder
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. paprika powder
1/8 tsp. Cayenne powder
1 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. garlic, minced
2 Tbsp. canola oil
1/4 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced
1/2 medium onion, halved and sliced
1 pkg. of 8 fajita size flour tortillas
8 tsp. 2% low fat Mexican blend cheese, shredded
8 tsp. fat free or lite sour cream
2 cups seasoned black beans, heated
Salsa (optional)
Guacamole (optional)

Put shrimp in a mixing bowl and stir in lime juice, garlic powder, paprika, Cayenne and 1 tsp. cumin. Cover bowl, put into refrigerator and marinate for at least 2-3 hours or until ready to cook.

Heat canola oil in a large frying pan on medium/high heat. Stir in red bell pepper slices and saute, while stirring about 3-4 minutes. Next add onions and saute, while stirring, for about 3-4 minutes, until onions become transparent. Add minced garlic and stir for another minute.

Add marinated shrimp to veggie mixture, another tsp. of cumin, chili powder and cook, stirring continually, until shrimp is fully cooked, for about 5 minutes.

Serve immediately at the table with a 1/4 cup size serving of heated seasoned black beans, 1 tsp. of shredded Mexican blend cheese, 1 tsp. fat free or lite sour cream, and optional salsa and /or guacamole and of course a side of kept warm serving of Spanish Rice too!

Enjoy this delicious main dish…now a family favorite for a nice “sit-down” dinner with your family or friends tonight!

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