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Double Tex-mex Fajitas Recipe

Name: Las Margaritas - Mexican Restaurants Double Tex-Mex Fajitas Recipe
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 500 g Chicken Breast; 500 g Shrimp; 3 medium Bell Peppers (mixed colors); 1 large Onion; 4 cloves Garlic; 2 medium Lime; 2 tsp Chili Powder; 1 tsp Cumin; 1 tsp Paprika; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Black Pepper; 2 tbs Olive Oil; 8 medium Flour Tortillas; 1 cup Sour Cream; 1 cup Guacamole; 0.5 cup Fresh Cilantro

Inspired by Las Margaritas - Mexican Restaurant

Time45m

Serves4

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Ingredients

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Protein

1 1/8 lb (500 g) Chicken breast

1 1/8 lb (500 g) Shrimp

Vegetables

3 medium Bell peppers (mixed colors)

1 large Onion

4 cloves Garlic

2 medium Lime

Spices & Seasonings

2 tsp Chili powder

1 tsp Cumin

1 tsp Watkins paprika

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

1 tsp black pepper

2 tbs olive oil

Tortillas & Garnishes

8 medium Flour tortillas

1 cup Sour cream

1 cup Guacamole

1/2 cup Fresh Cilantro

Method

Preparation

Prepare the Protein

Cut the chicken breast into thin strips and devein the shrimp. In a bowl, combine chicken and shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and set aside to marinate for at least 20 minutes.

Chop the Vegetables

Slice the bell peppers and onion into thin strips. Mince the garlic. Set aside.

Prepare the Tortillas

Warm the flour tortillas in a skillet over low heat for about 1-2 minutes on each side until pliable. Keep them warm in a clean kitchen towel.

Cooking

Cook the Chicken and Shrimp

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the marinated chicken and shrimp. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the chicken is cooked through and the shrimp are opaque.

Sauté the Vegetables

Add the sliced bell peppers, onion, and minced garlic to the skillet with the cooked protein. Sauté for an additional 3-5 minutes until the vegetables are tender.

Serving

Assemble the Fajitas

Squeeze fresh lime juice over the cooked protein and vegetables. Serve the chicken and shrimp mixture on warmed tortillas. Top with sour cream, guacamole, and fresh cilantro.