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  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: Serves: 4
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Tomatillo Shrimp Fajitas

Ingredients

  • 1 can (15 or 16 oz.) refried black beans
  • 3/4 cup tomatillo salsa or salsa verde, divided
  • 2 tsp. canola or vegetable oil
  • 1 small red, yellow or green bell pepper, cut into short, thin strips
  • 1 lb. large peeled and deveined uncooked shrimp, thawed if frozen
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups (8 oz.) Sargento® Artisan Blends® Shredded Authentic Mexican Cheese, divided
  • 4 (7 to 8-inch) flour tortillas, warmed according to package directions
  • Chopped cilantro (optional)

Directions

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine beans and 1/4 cup salsa. Cook over medium-low heat until heated through, stirring occasionally.
  2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper; stir-fry 2 minutes. Add shrimp and garlic; stir-fry 4 to 5 minutes or until shrimp are opaque. Add remaining 1/2 cup salsa; stir-fry 1 minute.
  3. Stir 3/4 cup cheese into beans; transfer to 4 serving plates. Sprinkle 1/4 cup cheese over beans. Fill tortillas with shrimp mixture and remaining 1 cup cheese. Serve alongside beans. Garnish with cilantro, if desired.

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