Shrimp Fajitas
Serves 4-6
Ingredients
For Marinade
- 2 lbs shrimp, peeled & deveined
- ⅓ cup fresh lime juice
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- pinch of salt
- pinch of pepper
- ¼ tsp coriander
- ¼ tsp cumin
- 2 tsp red chili powder
For Grilling
- 1 tbsp canola & olive oil blend
- 1 medium Spanish onion, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1-2 serrano peppers, seeded, deveined & quartered
Serving Suggestions
- flour tortillas
- pico de gallo (fresh salsa)
- guacamole
- fresh cilantro
- "crema" or sour cream
- frijoles a la charra (cowboy beans)
How-to
- In a plastic container with a lid that fits snugly, add marinade ingredients, cover and shake vigorously
- Place peeled, deveined shrimp in a bowl and pour marinade over them so they are nicely coated
- Heat grill to medium-high
- Heat a cast iron skillet on the grill until hot
- Add 1 tbsp of canola & olive oil blend
- Add the bell peppers, serrano peppers and onions and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes
- Meanwhile, place the shrimp individually on the grill and sear each side for 1 minute
- Add cooked shrimp to the skillet and toss with the onions and peppers, season with season with salt and pepper
- Serve on flour tortillas with favorite toppings such as pico de gallo, sour cream, guacamole and chopped cilantro