Margarita shrimp fajitas are a delicious and flavorful dish that combines the tangy and refreshing taste of margaritas with the smoky and savory flavors of fajitas. This unique dish is perfect for any occasion, from casual get-togethers to special celebrations. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this article will provide you with all the information you need to create the best margarita shrimp fajitas.
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MARGARITA GRILLED SHRIMP
The shrimp can be marinated up to 3 hours before grilling. The amount of red pepper used can be adjusted according to how hot you like it. The marinade is also great on chicken.
Provided by Jenny Thompson
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Stir shrimp, olive oil, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, tequila, cayenne pepper, and salt together in a bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate shrimp in marinade for 30 minutes.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate.
- Remove shrimp from bowl and thread onto skewers; discard marinade.
- Cook on the preheated grill until shrimp turn pink, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.6 calories, Carbohydrate 1.3 g, Cholesterol 172.6 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 18.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 345.2 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
GRILLED SHRIMP FAJITAS
Grilled shrimp fajitas get a helping hand from a packet of marinade mix. Top with crema con sal, cilantro, and shredded asadero cheese.
Provided by thedailygourmet
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine oil, vinegar, water, and marinade mix in a large bowl. Add shrimp and marinate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) and oil the grate with cooking spray.
- Add onions to the hot grill, keeping rings intact. Add bell peppers. Grill for 3 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board and chop roughly.
- Grill shrimp until opaque and cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer shrimp to a bowl covered with aluminum foil to keep warm.
- Heat tortillas on the hot grill for 1 to 2 minutes. Assemble fajitas with onion, peppers, and 3 to 4 shrimp per tortilla.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 508.4 calories, Carbohydrate 36.3 g, Cholesterol 345.6 mg, Fat 20.2 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 42.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 762.1 mg, Sugar 5.1 g
SHRIMP FAJITAS
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
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.
MARGARITA SHRIMP STIR-FRY
Turn frozen margarita mix into a mouth-watering marinade for shrimp.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 45m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In small bowl, stir margarita mix and lime peel. Reserve 2 tablespoons mixture. Add shrimp to remaining mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes.
- In 10-inch nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Cook green and red bell peppers in butter 2 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender.
- Remove shrimp from marinade; discard marinade. Stir shrimp into mixture in skillet. Cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until shrimp are pink and firm. Stir in reserved 2 tablespoons sauce and the cilantro. Cook until heated through.
- Meanwhile, cook rice in water as directed on package. Serve stir-fry over rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 59 g, Cholesterol 175 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 860 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 0 g
MARGARITA GRANITA WITH SPICY SHRIMP
While tinkering and tuning up recipes for my spring menu, I came up with a snazzy little appetizer that's perfect for Cinco de Mayo. It features two favorites: shrimp and margaritas! -Nancy Buchanan, Costa Mesa, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 25m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring water and sugar to a boil. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat; stir in lime juice, tequila, Triple Sec and 3 teaspoons lime zest., Transfer to an 11x7-in. dish; cool to room temperature. Freeze 1 hour; stir with a fork. Freeze 4-5 hours longer or until completely frozen, stirring every 30 minutes., In a small bowl, combine cumin, paprika, oregano, salt and chipotle pepper; add shrimp, tossing to coat. Thread shrimp onto eight soaked wooden appetizer skewers., Lightly oil grill rack. Grill shrimp, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 3-4 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink., Stir granita with a fork just before serving; spoon into small glasses. Top with remaining lime zest; serve with shrimp.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 110 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 180mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.
EASY STEAK AND SHRIMP FAJITAS
A package of marinated skirt steak speeds up the prep work with these fajitas. Top with asadero cheese, avocado, cilantro, and crema con sal.
Provided by thedailygourmet
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Add skirt steak to the hot grill and cook for 3 minutes per side. Remove steak from the grill and allow to rest for 10 minutes. Skewer shrimp, and cook for 1 minute per side. Remove from the grill.
- Cut onion into 1/2-inch-thick layers, keeping the rings together. Place onion layers and bell peppers onto the grill and allow to to char slightly, about 2 minutes per side. Remove onions and peppers and roughly chop. Wrap tortillas in foil and warm on the grill, about 3 minutes.
- Slice steak into strips and remove shrimp from the skewers. Assemble fajitas with steak, shrimp, onion, and bell peppers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.3 calories, Carbohydrate 23.9 g, Cholesterol 57.5 mg, Fat 3.4 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 9.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 308.9 mg, Sugar 3.1 g
QUICK AND EASY SHRIMP FAJITAS
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
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
MARGARITA SHRIMP
I LOVE Margaritas and I LOVE Shrimp! So, why not combine the two? Remember to serve with a BIG Margarita to drink! Tart, sweet, spicy, lime, shrimp and TEQUILA! Oh ya! Updated after Culinary's review and wonderful suggestion to serve this with more of the same! So save some limes and salt to finish it off if you like! Oh and another Margarita would be good too please! lol Serves 4 as Main dish and generous 8 as an appy- more if you are not so generous! lol!
Provided by Mamas Kitchen Hope
Categories Tex Mex
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Sample the tequila to make sure it has not gone bad! lol.
- Mix all marinade ingredients in a medium mixing bowl.
- Add shrimp, cover and let marinate in refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
- Sample the tequila AGAIN to make sure it has not gone bad since you tasted it in step 1! lol.
- Remove shrimp and discard marinade. Thread shrimp onto skewers or just put them in a grill wok or basket and grill for 5-6 minutes. Turn when they begin to turn pink on the bottom. Do NOT overcook.
- Remove from grill and serve immediately.
- BUT NOT before you SAMPLE the tequila AGAIN! hehehe.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 365.8, Fat 17.5, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 345.6, Sodium 337.7, Carbohydrate 3.5, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.3, Protein 46.4
SHRIMP MARGARITA
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories dinner, quick, main course
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Shell and devein shrimp. Butterfly shrimp by splitting them partly down the back, starting at the head and stopping short of the tail. Flatten them lightly. Place shrimp in a bowl and add lime juice, salt and pepper. Let stand briefly until ready to cook.
- Peel the avocado, and cut it into half-inch slices. Discard pit. Use as soon as possible or the flesh will discolor.
- Heat butter in a skillet; when it is quite hot but not smoking add shrimp, stirring rapidly. Cook about two minutes. Sprinkle with shallots and cook, stirring, about 10 seconds. Carefully add the tequila, which may flare up. Add half-and-half and cook over high heat about 1 minute. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add avocado, and cook just until the slices are piping hot.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer the shrimp and avocado pieces to hot serving dishes. Bring the sauce to a full rolling boil for about 1 1/2 minutes and add the chopped cilantro. Spoon the sauce over the shrimp and avocado. Serve with rice.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 290, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 18 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 665 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
MARGARITAS AND SHRIMP ALL AROUND
First prepare the Margarita and put in the refrigerator to keep cold, then work on the shrimp. The recipe works best if you sample the margarita as you prepare the spicy shrimp. Be sure to leave at least a 1/4 cup for the shrimp or you will have to make more margaritas. Depending on how much you have sampled you may want someone else to tend to the grill. And, as always, don't skimp on the quality of tequila. Oh, and the shrimp is phenomenal!
Provided by NcMysteryShopper
Categories Tex Mex
Time 17m
Yield 32 shrimp, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine all of the Awesome Margarita ingredients in a large pitcher and stir until the sugar dissolves. Refrigerate.
- Preheat broiler or grill.
- Put some crushed ice in a glass and sample margarita.
- In a glass mixing bowl, mix a 1/4 cup of the Margarita with the oil and chipotle. Season with salt and pepper, add shrimp and toss to coat. Let stand for 15-20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, Put some crushed ice in a glass and sample chilling margarita.
- Drain the shrimp and arrange on a baking sheet.
- Check glass to see if it is in need of refill.
- If you are grilling the shrimp, put 2 shrimp on each of the 16 skewers and grill shrimp for 3 minutes, turning once. Or if you are using your oven, broil the shrimp as close to the heat as possible for 2 to 3 minutes, turning once, until opaque and cooked through. Put 2 shrimp on each of 16 skewers and serve warm or at room temperature with lime wedges.
- Go ahead and refill your glass -- you deserve it!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 259.7, Fat 8.4, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 179.1, Sodium 806.6, Carbohydrate 28.5, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 21.1, Protein 19.8
SPICY SHRIMP FAJITAS
These shrimp fajitas are a great weeknight dish. Quick, easy, and delicious. If you prefer something milder, omit the chipotle peppers - but trust me - they really add some kick! I serve these with black or refried beans on the side. Very yummy. Serve with avocado, sour cream, and shredded Cheddar cheese if you like.
Provided by Stacy MacMurray Leonard
Categories Seafood Shellfish Shrimp
Time 25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Saute bell pepper, onion, mushrooms, and garlic in the hot oil until they begin to soften, 5 to 7 minutes. Add shrimp, chipotle peppers, sazon seasoning, and lime juice and continue to saute until shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, about 5 minutes.
- Serve with warm tortillas.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.4 calories, Carbohydrate 19.9 g, Cholesterol 86.3 mg, Fat 3.7 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 12.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 1069.9 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
ONE-PAN SHRIMP FAJITAS RECIPE BY TASTY
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
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
MAGIC CHICKEN, BEEF OR SHRIMP FAJITAS
My husband's recipe for fajitas, based on a recipe found in a Mexican cookbook by Jane Milton and his own experimentation. The inclusion of cinnamon is what to me gives these fajitas such a great flavor! Serve with your favorite accompaniments along with rice and beans and a strong margarita!
Provided by zephanie
Categories Chicken
Time 35m
Yield 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Cut meat in strips (against the grain) and place in medium sized freezer bag.
- Drizzle enough oil over the meat to coat and shake bag.
- Add all all seasonings to bag, shake to coat meat.
- Add enough lime juice to coat meat, plus dash of tequila.
- Marinade (ideal time for steak or chicken-- 1 1/2 -2 hours, shrimp-- no more than 30 minutes).
- Heat cast iron skillet on medium-high until smoking, add approximately 1/4 of the meat plus onion and peppers and sear for approximately 3-5 minutes. If cooking just chicken or shrimp, you may need to add a small amount of oil (1 tsp). Do not overcrowd the skillet or you will not achieve a good sear.
- Continue cooking the rest of the fajitas in small batches. Serve with tortillas and accompaniments.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.4, Fat 17.7, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 85, Sodium 1249, Carbohydrate 15.4, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 8.7, Protein 22.8
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make all the difference in the flavor of your fajitas.
- Marinate the shrimp for at least 30 minutes. This will help to tenderize the shrimp and infuse them with flavor.
- Cook the shrimp over high heat. This will help to create a nice sear on the shrimp and prevent them from becoming tough.
- Do not overcrowd the pan when cooking the shrimp. This will prevent them from cooking evenly.
- Serve the fajitas immediately with your favorite toppings. This will ensure that they are hot and fresh.
Conclusion:
Margarita shrimp fajitas are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. They are packed with flavor and can be customized to your liking. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give these shrimp fajitas a try. You won't be disappointed!
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