Description
Sizzling Shrimp Fajitas bring Mexican street-style flavors straight to your kitchen, packed with zesty spices and colorful bell peppers. Perfectly grilled shrimp wrapped in warm tortillas will transport you to a lively fiesta of delicious southwestern cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) peeled and deveined shrimp
Vegetables:
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
Cooking and Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning
- 8 flour tortillas (or corn for gluten-free)
Instructions
- Heat a spacious skillet on medium-high temperature for 3 minutes, drizzling olive oil across the surface to create a glistening cooking base.
- Toss sliced bell peppers and onions into the skillet, sautéing until they become slightly translucent and edges begin to caramelize, approximately 5 minutes.
- Introduce seasoned shrimp to the vegetable medley, stirring continuously until seafood transforms to a vibrant pink and appears opaque, roughly 3-4 minutes.
- Simultaneously prepare tortillas by gently warming them in a separate pan or microwave, ensuring they become soft and pliable for easy folding.
- Construct fajitas by carefully spreading the sizzling shrimp and vegetable mixture onto each tortilla, creating a colorful and aromatic base.
- Personalize each fajita with optional garnishes like fresh cilantro, zesty lime wedges, creamy sour cream, or tangy salsa to enhance the overall flavor profile.
- Serve immediately while ingredients remain hot and ingredients retain their robust, fresh characteristics, inviting diners to enjoy a festive culinary experience.
Notes
- Select jumbo or large shrimp for best texture and meatier bites that hold up well during cooking.
- Use fresh, high-quality fajita seasoning or create a homemade blend to control sodium and customize flavor profile.
- Quickly cook shrimp to prevent overcooking and maintain tender, juicy consistency by watching color transformation from gray to pink.
- Gluten-free adaptation works perfectly by using corn tortillas instead of flour and checking seasoning ingredients for potential wheat contamination.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg