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Grilled Shrimp Fajitas

By: Amy Hammons 
"This entree assembles quickly and has very little preparation or cleanup, explains Amy Hammons of Martinez, Georgia. Its so deliciousand impressive enough to serve for guests. My family always shows up for this meal!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.1 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (5)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
5 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound sliced bacon
  • 1/2 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 medium green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 medium onion, cut in 1-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
  • 6 (8 inch) flour tortillas, warmed
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 medium tomato, diced
  • 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until cooked but not crisp. Drain on paper towels. Wrap a strip of bacon around each shrimp; secure ends with toothpicks.
  2. On six metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread shrimp, peppers and onion. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink and vegetables are tender, basting frequently with barbecue sauce.
  3. Remove shrimp and vegetables from skewers; discard toothpicks. Place on one side of each tortilla. Top with lettuce, tomato and cheese; fold over.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 16, 2008 by carebearp   view full review
SO GOOD! We made these a month or two ago, and we're making them again tonight. All I can say...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 2, 2009 by kac2research   view full review
This was awesome! Lots of work wrapping the shrimp with the bacon strips but well worth it....
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2010 by TiffinyRae   view full review
i didnt grill them since it is freezing outside. neither did i wrap the shrimp with the bacon....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2010 by JoeRik   view full review
These are delicious. I did a few things different as it is too cold to grill right now. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 7, 2009 by lw234   view full review
This was very good. I used one of the fajita marinades as well (the one on this website with...

 

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