Best 6 Crunchy Shrimp Fajitas Recipes

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Dive into the sizzling flavors of crunchy shrimp fajitas, a culinary symphony that tantalizes taste buds with every bite. Imagine succulent shrimp, marinated in a blend of zesty spices and herbs, seared to perfection until golden and crisp. Nestled amidst a bed of sautéed bell peppers and onions, each morsel bursts with a symphony of textures and flavors. Served with an array of toppings, from creamy guacamole to tangy salsa, these shrimp fajitas promise an unforgettable dining experience, transporting you to a vibrant fiesta of Mexican cuisine.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SHRIMP FAJITAS



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Sizzling shrimp fajitas are a favorite of my family's. I prefer flour tortillas, husband likes corn. Use whatever suits you.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Mexican

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/4 lbs medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon pure chile powder
1/2 teaspoon chopped oregano
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 lime, juice of
8 -12 flour tortillas or 8 -12 soft corn tortillas, warmed
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
6 green onions, cut into thirds
2 green bell peppers, cut into 1/3 inch strips
sour cream
chopped fresh cilantro
minced red onion

Steps:

  • Add shrimp, salt, cumin, chile powder, oregano, garlic, lime juice to a large bowl or heavy duty zip-top plastic bag.
  • Toss until spices are distributed and shrimp is well coated.
  • Let marinate for 10 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet (cast-iron is best).
  • Add the green onions and peppers; cook and stir occasionally 2 minutes or until slightly softened.
  • Add the shrimp and marinade; cook and stir constantly about 3 minutes or until the shrimp are pink.
  • Spoon shrimp and vegetables into warmed tortillas; garnish with sour cream, cilantro and onion if desired.
  • Fold up and eat.

CRUNCHY SHRIMP FAJITAS



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This is a fun and tasty, easy-to-make recipe. Mexican fajita shrimp are served with a surprisingly crunchy tostada base! Timing is important with this recipe. You want your fajita mixture to sizzle when you serve, so make sure to prepare all your fixings (lettuce, tomatoes, cilantro, and jalapeno peppers) before you cook the shrimp. Arrange fixings on a serving tray with shredded cheese and sour cream.

Provided by Ashelena

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 27m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (14 ounce) can refried beans
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
½ pound frozen tail-off shrimp, thawed
½ cup sliced green bell pepper
½ cup sliced red bell pepper
½ cup sliced onion
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 ½ teaspoons fajita seasoning
1 ½ teaspoons lemon pepper
1 (12 ounce) package crispy red tostada shells

Steps:

  • Mix refried beans and chili powder together in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high until heated through, about 2 minutes. Cover to keep beans hot.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add shrimp, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and onion. Stir in soy sauce, fajita seasoning, and lemon pepper. Cook and stir until shrimp is evenly coated and lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Bring shrimp mixture to the table in the hot skillet. Spread refried beans over tostada shells; pile shrimp mixture on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 585.2 calories, Carbohydrate 72.6 g, Cholesterol 94.1 mg, Fat 23.9 g, Fiber 8.8 g, Protein 20.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 1435.4 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

SWEET AND SPICY SHRIMP FAJITAS WITH CORN AND MUSHROOMS



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Tender shrimp, marinated in a jalapeno-honey-lime mixture, are grilled and then paired with a sauteed corn and mushroom filling for building your own fajitas.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup torn cilantro
1/4 cup honey
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon thyme leaves
6 cloves garlic, smashed
2 jalapenos, seeded
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 pounds peeled and deveined large shrimp
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
8 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and sliced
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
4 ears fresh corn, kernels removed
1 poblano pepper, seeded and chopped
Kosher salt
3 scallions, sliced
1 lime, juiced
Neutral oil, for oiling the grill grates
Warm tortillas, for serving
Suggested toppings: sliced pickled jalapenos, lime wedges, tomatillo salsa, chopped red onions

Steps:

  • For the sweet and spicy marinade: Put the olive oil, cilantro, honey, lime juice, thyme, garlic, jalapenos, 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper in a food processor and pulse to puree. Transfer the mixture to a nonreactive container, add the shrimp and toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours before cooking
  • For the corn and mushrooms: Heat the vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until brown and tender, about 5 minutes. Add the butter, cumin, corn kernels, poblano and 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook until the corn is light brown, about 3 minutes. Stir in the scallions and lime juice and season with salt. Set aside.
  • Prepare a grill for medium-high heat and brush the grill grates with oil.
  • Grill the shrimp until cooked through, about 2 minutes per side.
  • Serve with the warm tortillas and toppings.

QUICK AND EASY SHRIMP FAJITAS



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This is a twist on a classic recipe using shrimp instead of beef or chicken. I use regular old taco seasoning to make it easier, but any seasoning combination for fajitas will work. Serve with refried beans and Spanish rice to make an easy meal!

Provided by AnneMo

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ½ tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 pound medium shrimp - peeled and deveined
1 cup (1 small) chopped onion
1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
3 tablespoons water, or as needed
6 (10 inch) flour tortillas, warmed

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the red and green bell peppers, and onion. Cook, stirring frequently until peppers are hot, but still slightly crisp, about 5 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  • Pour the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of oil into the skillet, and add the shrimp. Cook, stirring occasionally, until pink and opaque. Reduce heat to low, and return the peppers and onion to the skillet. Stir in taco seasoning and water so that everything is evenly coated. Simmer until peppers are heated. Serve in warm tortillas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348.3 calories, Carbohydrate 44.7 g, Cholesterol 115.2 mg, Fat 9.6 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 18.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 1011.5 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

SPICY SHRIMP MASALA



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Black pepper, garam masala, Thai green chiles and Kashmiri red chile powder make this shrimp masala a multi-layered delight of spices - fiery and smoldering simultaneously - while lemon juice and cilantro add brightness and bring some relief. In coastal cities of South Asia like Karachi and states like Goa, this preparation is typical and perfectly suited for crunchy, sweet shrimp. That such complexity comes together in 30 minutes feels like a small miracle.

Provided by Zainab Shah

Categories     dinner, weekday, seafood, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 1/2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
1/4 cup ghee or neutral oil
1/2 teaspoon ginger paste or freshly grated ginger
1/2 teaspoon garlic paste or freshly grated garlic
1 medium red onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chile powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
2 to 3 Thai green chiles, finely chopped
5 plum tomatoes, finely chopped
1 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/4 cup coconut milk, stirred (optional)
1 to 2 tablespoons lemon juice (from about 1/2 lemon)
1/4 teaspoon garam masala
1 to 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Roti or pita, for serving

Steps:

  • Pat shrimp dry, sprinkle with 1 teaspoon pepper and set aside.
  • Heat ghee over medium heat in a wok or large (12-inch) frying pan until it has melted, about 30 seconds. Add ginger, garlic and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion has softened, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Add chile powder, cumin, turmeric and Thai green chiles. Stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add tomatoes and salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes have broken down and start to stick to the wok, about 15 minutes. Add coconut milk if you like it saucy.
  • Add shrimp. Stir so that shrimp are evenly coated, and continue cooking, stirring occasionally so the shrimp cook evenly, until the shrimp turn pink and appear firm, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Turn off the heat, sprinkle with lemon juice, garam masala, cilantro and remaining ½ teaspoon black pepper. Serve with roti, store-bought pita or by itself.

ONE-PAN SHRIMP FAJITAS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: flour tortillas, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, orange bell pepper, red onion, shrimp, salt, pepper, garlic powder, cumin, lime, salsa, guacamole, fresh cilantro, lime wedge

Provided by Alix Traeger

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

5 flour tortillas
½ red bell pepper, sliced
½ green bell pepper, sliced
½ orange bell pepper, sliced
½ red onion, sliced
1 lb shrimp
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 lime, juiced
salsa
guacamole
fresh cilantro
lime wedge

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Wrap the tortillas in foil and place on the corner of a baking sheet.
  • Add the bell peppers, red onion, and shrimp to the sheet and season with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, cumin, and lime.
  • Toss to coat.
  • Place in the oven and bake for 10 minutes, flipping the shrimp halfway through.
  • Serve with warm tortillas, salsa, guacamole, cilantro, and lime.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251 calories, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 22 grams, Sugar 3 grams

Tips:

  • Choose the freshest shrimp possible. Fresh shrimp should be firm and have a slightly briny smell. Avoid shrimp that is slimy or has a strong fishy odor.
  • Cook the shrimp properly. Shrimp should be cooked until it is opaque and pink. Overcooked shrimp will be tough and rubbery.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your fajitas. Some good options include bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, and zucchini.
  • Season the fajitas well. A good fajita seasoning will include chili powder, cumin, paprika, and garlic powder.
  • Serve the fajitas with your favorite toppings. Some good options include guacamole, salsa, sour cream, and cheese.

Conclusion:

Crunchy shrimp fajitas are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. With a few simple tips, you can make sure that your fajitas are perfect every time. So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try today!

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