Description
Quick and zesty 20 minute skillet blackened shrimp fajitas deliver bold Tex-Mex flavors with minimal effort. Sizzling peppers, onions, and spice-coated shrimp create an irresistible meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium red onion, sliced
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
- 8 small flour tortillas
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) paprika
- 1 tsp (5 ml) onion powder
- 1 tsp (5 ml) garlic powder
- 1 tsp (5 ml) dried oregano
- 1 tsp (5 ml) dried thyme
- 1 tsp (5 ml) salt
- 0.5 tsp (2.5 ml) black pepper
- 0.5 tsp (2.5 ml) cayenne pepper
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Seasoning Preparation: Whisk paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a mixing bowl to create a vibrant spice blend.
- Shrimp Marination: Coat raw shrimp thoroughly with the handcrafted seasoning mixture, ensuring complete coverage in a preparation container.
- Searing Technique: Heat olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat, creating an optimal cooking surface for shrimp. Gently place seasoned shrimp and cook 2-3 minutes per side until they turn russet and become translucent.
- Vegetable Sauté: Remove shrimp and in the same skillet, sauté bell pepper slices and crimson onion until tender with a slight crisp texture.
- Final Assembly: Reintroduce cooked shrimp to the vegetable medley, tossing gently to integrate flavors. Warm flour tortillas and layer with the spicy shrimp and vegetable mixture.
- Garnish and Serve: Finish the fajitas with fresh cilantro and a vibrant lime juice squeeze, transforming the dish into a restaurant-quality culinary experience.
Notes
- Ensure Shrimp Freshness: Use fresh, deveined shrimp for best flavor and texture, preferably within 1-2 days of purchase.
- Perfect Skillet Temperature: Cast-iron skillet creates ideal searing conditions, ensuring caramelization without burning shrimp.
- Seasoning Tip: Coat shrimp evenly with spice blend, allowing 5-10 minutes of marination for deeper flavor absorption.
- Quick Cooking Technique: Cook shrimp just until they turn pink and translucent to prevent rubbery texture, typically 2-3 minutes per side.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg