Shrimp Fajitas Recipe
Total Time
30 mins
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
(119)
Ingredients
4 servings
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 Tbsp lime juice, from 1/2 lime
- 1 Tbsp cajun spice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled, deveined
- 2 bell peppers, (any color) sliced
- 1/2 medium onion, sliced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 2-3 tsp lime juice, (from 1/2 lime)
- 8 small flour tortillas
- Jalapeno Ranch
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
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Preparation
Step 1
In a small bowl, combine marinade ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil, 4 cloves garlic, minced, 1 Tbsp lime juice (from 1/2 lime), 1 Tbsp cajun spice, 1/2 tsp salt.
Step 2
Slice bell peppers, and onions the same 1/3” thickness and place vegetables in a medium bowl. Pour half of the marinade over the top then toss to combine.
Step 3
In a second medium bowl, pat dry shrimp with a paper towel, add remaining half of the marinade and stir to combine.
Step 4
Heat a large heavy pan over medium heat with 1/2 Tbsp oil and when hot, add shrimp in a single layer and sautee 1-2 minutes per side or just until cooked through and no longer translucent then promptly transfer to a plate.
Step 5
In the same pan, add marinated vegetables and saute until soft and golden brown at the edges (10 min), stirring occasionally, then turn off the heat.
Step 6
Add shrimp back to the pan along with 1/4 cup chopped cilantro. Squeeze fresh lime juice to taste over the mixture and toss to combine. Serve fajitas with warmed or toasted tortillas and jalapeno ranch, or your favorite sauce.
Step 7
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Chef's notes
To Warm Tortillas:
Wrap a stack of 5 in a damp paper towel and microwave 30 seconds at a time until warm.
To Toast Tortillas:
Place individual tortillas on a hot dry skillet, griddle, low gas flame or grill for about 15 seconds per side until lightly browned.
