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Ingredients
– **2 pounds** large raw shrimp (washed, peeled, deveined, and tails removed)
– **2 tablespoons** taco seasoning
– **2 tablespoons** avocado oil
– **1** yellow bell pepper
– **1** red bell pepper
– **1** medium yellow onion
– **12** flour tortillas
### Instructions
#### Step 1: Prepare the Vegetables
1. **Slice the Vegetables**:
– Thinly slice **1 yellow bell pepper**, **1 red bell pepper**, and **1 medium yellow onion**. (Aim for uniform slices to ensure even cooking.)
#### Step 2: Preheat the Blackstone Grill
1. **Preheat**:
– Preheat your Blackstone grill over medium-high heat to approximately **400°F (200°C)**.
#### Step 3: Cook the Vegetables
1. **Add Oil**:
– Drizzle **2 tablespoons of avocado oil** onto the grill and spread it out with a spatula.
2. **Cook Peppers and Onions**:
– Place the sliced bell peppers and onions on one side of the grill.
– Season with **1 tablespoon** of taco seasoning and toss to coat evenly.
– Cook for **1-2 minutes** on one side, then flip and cook for another **1-2 minutes** on the other side. (Vegetables should be slightly tender but still have a bit of crunch.)
#### Step 4: Cook the Shrimp
1. **Add Shrimp to the Grill**:
– Once the vegetables are halfway cooked, add the **2 pounds of shrimp** to the other side of the grill.
– Season the shrimp with the remaining **1 tablespoon** of taco seasoning and toss to coat evenly.
2. **Cook Shrimp**:
– Cook the shrimp for **2-3 minutes**, flipping approximately every minute until the shrimp are pink and opaque.
#### Step 5: Combine and Remove
1. **Mix Together**:
– Toss the shrimp with the cooked peppers and onions to combine all the flavors.
2. **Remove from Grill**:
– Remove the shrimp and vegetable mixture from the grill and set aside.
#### Step 6: Warm the Tortillas
1. **Clean Grill**:
– Clean any debris off the grill surface.
2. **Heat Tortillas**:
– Place the **12 flour tortillas** on the grill and cook for **1 minute** per side, just to warm them through.
#### Step 7: Assemble and Serve
1. **Assemble Fajitas**:
– Fill the warm tortillas with the shrimp, peppers, and onions mixture.
– Add your favorite toppings such as guacamole, sour cream, salsa, or shredded cheese.
2. **Enjoy**:
– Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious, homemade Blackstone Shrimp Fajitas!
### Recipe Notes
– **Storage**:
– Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to **3 days**.
– **Nutrition Facts** (per serving):
– Calories: **365 kcal**
– Carbohydrates: **33 g**
– Protein: **36 g**
– Fat: **10 g**
– Saturated Fat: **2 g**
– Polyunsaturated Fat: **2 g**
– Monounsaturated Fat: **4 g**
– Trans Fat: **0.01 g**
– Cholesterol: **243 mg**
– Sodium: **690 mg**
– Potassium: **558 mg**
– Fiber: **3 g**
– Sugar: **3 g**
– Vitamin A: **739 IU**
– Vitamin C: **62 mg**
– Calcium: **188 mg**
– Iron: **3 mg**
### Tips for Success
– **Shrimp Doneness**: Keep a close eye on the shrimp; they cook quickly and become rubbery if overcooked.
– **Uniform Slices**: Ensure your vegetables are sliced uniformly to ensure even cooking.
– **Personalize Your Fajitas**: Feel free to add extra toppings like jalapeños, cilantro, or a squeeze of lime for added flavor.
Enjoy making and eating these vibrant, delicious Blackstone Shrimp Fajitas! They’re perfect for a quick dinner or a fun gathering with friends and family.
Thanks to Grill on a Dime for this Healthy Recipe.