Margarita Scallop Fajitas

Submitted by Ginny Sue

"Easy impressive main dish, great for entertaining."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 5mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 lb scallops
• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 small onion, thinly sliced
• 1 (3 7/8 ounce) can sliced ripe olives
• 1⁄2 cup tequila
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1⁄2 cup margarita mix
• 1⁄2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
• flour tortilla, warmed
• 1 cup sour cream (optional)
• 1 cup salsa (optional)

directions

1. Combine scallops, red bell pepper, onion, olives, tequila, lime juice, margarita mix, and red pepper flakes in a large covered bowl or large zip-top plastic bag.
2. Refrigerate and let marinate for one to 24 hours.
3. Drain mixture and discard marinade.
4. Place scallop mixture in a large skillet and cook over medium high heat until scallops are opaque and vegetables are crisp-tender.
5. Wrap in flour tortillas and top with sour cream and salsa if desired.