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Steak fajitas on a sheet pan tray with tortillas and guacamole.
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Fajita Marinade

This bold and citrusy fajita marinade is packed with fresh flavor, smoky spices and the perfect amount of heat. Ideal for shrimp, steak or chicken!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: marinade, marinate, Meal prep
Servings: 6
Author: August DeWindt

Ingredients

  • ¼ c Cilantro chopped
  • 1 jalapeno chopped
  • 2 oranges juiced
  • 3 limes juiced
  • 1 tsp Chili powder
  • 1 tbsp guajillo chile powder
  • 2 tsp Cumin
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Onion powder
  • ½ tsp Smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp Brown sugar
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • ¼ tsp Pepper
  • 4 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

  • Add all the ingredients to a bowl and whisk together. Pour over your meat of choice and let marinate for at least an hour and up to overnight.
    Fajita marinade in a bowl and ziplock with steak.
  • Great with steak, shrimp or chicken!
    Steak fajitas on a sheet pan tray with tortillas and guacamole.

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Notes

Marinate chicken and steak for at least 1 hour and up to overnight. Marinate shrimp for 30 minutes to an hour. 
Make a sauce with the leftover marinate by bringing it to a boil and letting the liquid reduce by half. 
This recipe will work on 1.5-2lbs of meat. 

Nutrition

Calories: 128kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 336mg | Potassium: 189mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 590IU | Vitamin C: 37mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg