Shrimp fajitas are a delightful dish that combines tantalizing flavors and vibrant colors. The blend of sweet and spicy seasonings, succulent shrimp, crisp vegetables, and warm tortillas creates a captivating culinary experience. With the addition of zucchini and squash, this fajita recipe takes on a delightful twist, offering a medley of flavors and textures that will entice your taste buds. Embark on a culinary journey as we explore the best recipe for sweet and spicy shrimp fajitas with zucchini and squash, a dish that promises to elevate your taste buds and leave you craving for more.
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SHRIMP FAJITAS WITH PEPPERS AND ZUCCHINI
Shrimp fajitas are quickly thrown together. The shrimp are tossed in a mix of lime juice and zest, adobo sauce from a can of chipotles, olive oil, cumin and garlic, and don't need to be marinated for longer than 30 minutes. I use just enough adobo sauce in the marinade to obtain its spicy and slightly sweet essence without overpowering the shrimp.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories tacos, main course
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine lime zest and juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, the adobo sauce, 1/4 cup olive oil and half the garlic. Reserve 2 tablespoons marinade.
- Season shrimp with salt and pepper and place in a resealable bag. Pour in marinade and seal bag. Move shrimp around to coat well, place bag in a bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Flip bag over periodically to redistribute marinade.
- Heat a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons oil. When oil is hot, add onions and cook, stirring often, until they soften and begin to color, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in bell pepper and chile and cook, stirring often, until peppers begin to soften, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Stir in zucchini and corn, and turn heat to medium. Add remaining garlic, cumin and salt to taste. Cook, stirring often, until the zucchini is tender and peppers are nicely seared, softened and beginning to caramelize, 5 to 8 minutes.
- Pour in reserved 2 tablespoons marinade and scrape bottom of pan with wooden spoon to deglaze. Stir in half the cilantro. Taste and adjust seasoning. Remove from heat but keep warm.
- Wrap tortillas in foil and warm in the oven, or wrap in a towel and warm in a steamer or in the microwave.
- Transfer shrimp, with marinade, to a bowl. Remove shrimp from marinade and blot briefly on paper towels. Reserve marinade.
- Arrange lettuce on a platter. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat in a large, heavy skillet, preferably cast-iron, or a wok. Add shrimp and let sear; when they begin to turn pink, after about 1 minute, add drained marinade. Cook, stirring, until cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Using tongs, transfer shrimp from pan to platter. Turn up heat, reduce liquid in pan by half, and pour over shrimp.
- Arrange vegetables on platter with shrimp, or serve separately. Sprinkle with remaining cilantro and serve, with warm tortillas, salsa and crumbled queso fresco.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 495, UnsaturatedFat 22 grams, Carbohydrate 36 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 29 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 1135 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams
TEX-MEX SHRIMP FAJITAS WITH SQUASH AND ZUCCHINI
These Tex-Mex fajitas feature grilled shrimp rubbed with chili powder, chipotle chile powder and paprika.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Mix together the paprika, brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, chipotle chile powder, garlic powder and 1 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Toss the shrimp in a container with the olive oil and lime juice, then rub with the spice mixture. Refrigerate, covered, for at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours before cooking.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the zucchini and a pinch of salt and cook until the zucchini is light brown and tender, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with the remaining oil, yellow squash and a pinch of salt, then transfer the cooked squash to the plate. Add the scallions to the skillet and cook, stirring once or twice, until lightly charred. Add the tomato, jalapeno and the cooked zucchini and squash and stir to combine. Add the cilantro and season with salt. Set aside.
- Prepare an outdoor grill for medium-high heat.
- Brush the grill grates with oil. Grill the shrimp until cooked through, about 2 minutes per side.
- Serve with the warm tortillas and toppings.
- Copyright 2016 Television Food Network, G.P. All rights reserved.
SWEET AND SPICY PORK FAJITAS WITH SQUASH AND ZUCCHINI
Grill boneless pork chops for these fajitas with a warm tomato-and-squash relish.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- For the sweet and spicy marinade: Put the oil, cilantro, honey, lime juice, thyme, garlic, jalapenos, 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a food processor and pulse to puree. Transfer the mixture to a nonreactive container, add the pork chops and toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours before cooking.
- For the squash and zucchini: Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the zucchini and a pinch of salt and cook, stirring, until the zucchini is light brown and tender, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, yellow squash and a pinch of salt, then transfer the cooked squash to the plate. Add the scallions to the skillet and cook, stirring once or twice, until lightly charred. Add the tomato, jalapeno and the cooked zucchini and squash and stir to combine. Add the cilantro and season with salt. Set aside.
- Prepare an outdoor grill for medium-high heat.
- Brush the grill grates with oil. Grill the pork chops until marked and cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board and thinly slice.
- Serve with the warm tortillas, the squash and zucchini mixture and toppings.
- Copyright 2016 Television Food Network, G.P. All rights reserved.
SWEET & SPICY SHRIMP & ZUCCHINI STIR-FRY RECIPE - (4/5)
Provided by rbotzl01
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Hint: Start your rice before preparing the shrimp and zucchini. Heat up a wok or a large frying pan to high heat. Swirl in the vegetable oil. Add the garlic and cook very briefly just until aromatic, a few seconds only. Add the zucchini slices and drizzle the soy sauce on top. Stir-fry for a couple of minutes or until tender. Season with a little ground pepper, to taste. Push the zucchini to the side of the wok/frying pan. If the pan/wok is quite dry at this point, add a little more oil. Place the shrimp in one layer. Let it cook for 1 minute without stirring. Season with a little salt (just a pinch). After 1 minute, stir-fry with the zucchini until it has turned fully opaque, about 1 more minute. Quickly, stir in the sweet chili sauce and coat the zucchini and shrimp. Add a few drops of sesame oil to the mix. Serve immediately with some freshly cooked rice.
EASY SHEET PAN SHRIMP FAJITAS
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a large sheet pan with cooking spray.
- Mix shrimp and lemon-pepper seasoning together in a bowl.
- Toss onions and bell pepper strips with olive oil and fajita seasoning in a large bowl until thoroughly coated. Arrange shrimp on one side of the prepared pan and vegetables on the other.
- Bake in the preheated oven until shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, about 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, stack tortillas on a microwave-safe plate and cover with a wet paper towel. Heat in the microwave for 45 seconds. Serve with shrimp fajitas.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 542 calories, Carbohydrate 73.3 g, Cholesterol 172.6 mg, Fat 15 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 28.8 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 1284.7 mg, Sugar 6.3 g
SQUASH FAJITAS WITH GOAT CHEESE
When we visit New Mexico, we always try new and exciting cuisine. The last time we were there, I tried a couple of traditional foods with new twists, like pumpkin tamales and goat cheese enchiladas. With an abundance of squash and onions coming out of the garden, I wanted to create a new and healthy fajita. This is a great meatless dish. -Debra Keil, Owasso, Oklahoma
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute squash and onion in oil until tender. Add garlic, pepper and salt; cook 1 minute longer., Spoon onto tortillas. Top with cheese and sprinkle with parsley. Fold in sides.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 476 calories, Fat 17g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 919mg sodium, Carbohydrate 68g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 15g protein.
CYNDI'S SHRIMP FAJITAS
Marinated shrimp, vegetables, and cheese enclosed in flour tortillas. I love making these fajitas...and my friends love it when I make them.
Provided by CYNDIABA
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, combine the Worcestershire, lime juice, soy sauce, and chile powder. Add the shrimp and marinate 15 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the zucchini, onion, and corn for 10 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. Cover to keep warm and set aside.
- In a separate skillet heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until the shrimp are pink. Combine the shrimp and the vegetables. Place shrimp and vegetable mixture in tortillas; sprinkle with the Monterey Jack cheese and cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 669.4 calories, Carbohydrate 77.2 g, Cholesterol 198 mg, Fat 24.1 g, Fiber 6.8 g, Protein 38 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 1106.5 mg, Sugar 6 g
SHRIMP FAJITAS
I've lost 50 pounds recently and my husband, Jere, has lost 65. We're always looking for tasty ways to keep the weight off. I think working moms would love it as much as we do because it's so quick and easy. -Charlene Chambers, Ormond Beach, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, toss shrimp with 2 tablespoons cilantro, 1 tablespoon oil and spices; let stand 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix sour cream and remaining cilantro., In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and peppers; cook and stir until crisp-tender. Remove from pan., In same pan, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp; cook and stir until shrimp turn pink. Return onion mixture to pan; heat through. Serve with tortillas, salsa and sour cream mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 418 calories, Fat 13g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 147mg cholesterol, Sodium 962mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 29g protein.
SHRIMP FAJITAS
Steps:
- Whisk chili powder, olive oil, lime juice, and garlic salt together in a medium bowl. Add shrimp and toss to coat. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
- While shrimp marinates, heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Spray with cooking spray. Add bell peppers and onion; saute until tender, 7 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and cover with foil to keep warm.
- Pour shrimp and the marinade into the same skillet. Cook shrimp until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, about 2 minutes per side.
- Serve shrimp, onion, and peppers in flour tortillas.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 331.1 calories, Carbohydrate 36.9 g, Cholesterol 172.6 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 24.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 1035 mg, Sugar 4.4 g
SWEET AND SPICY CHICKEN FAJITAS WITH SQUASH AND ZUCCHINI
A sweet and spicy marinade boosts the flavor of grilled chicken. Squash and zucchini are cooked with scallions and tomatoes to accompany the chicken to fill flour tortillas.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
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 chicken and toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours before cooking
- For the squash and zucchini: Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the zucchini and a pinch of salt and cook until the zucchini is light brown and tender, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, yellow squash and a pinch of salt, then transfer the cooked squash to the plate. Add the scallions to the skillet and cook, stirring once or twice, until lightly charred. Add the tomato, jalapeno and the cooked zucchini and squash and stir to combine. Add the cilantro and season with salt. Set aside.
- Prepare a grill for medium-high heat and brush the grill grates with oil.
- Grill the chicken breasts until marked and cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board and thinly slice.
- Serve with the warm tortillas and toppings.
SWEET AND SPICY SHRIMP FAJITAS WITH PEPPERS AND ONIONS
Charred peppers and onions join sweet and spicy grilled shrimp as fillings for hearty fajitas.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
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 peppers and onions: Heat a cast-iron pan over medium-high heat until hot. Toss the peppers and onions in a bowl with the olive oil, lime juice and 1 teaspoon salt. Add the pepper-onion mixture to the hot pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and the edges are charred, 8 to 10 minutes. 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.
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
Tips:
- Prep Ahead: Save time by chopping the vegetables and marinating the shrimp in advance.
- Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh shrimp, zucchini, and squash yield the best flavor.
- Don't Overcook the Shrimp: Shrimp cooks quickly, so be careful not to overcook it, or it will become tough.
- Serve with Desired Toppings: Offer a variety of toppings, such as guacamole, salsa, sour cream, and shredded cheese, so everyone can customize their fajitas.
- Make it a Meal: Serve the fajitas with rice, beans, or a side salad for a complete meal.
Conclusion:
Sweet and spicy shrimp fajitas with zucchini and squash are a flavorful and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. With its vibrant colors and delicious combination of flavors, this recipe is sure to be a hit with family and friends. Whether you're looking for a quick weeknight meal or a fun dish for a party, these fajitas are a great choice. So, fire up your grill or skillet and get ready to enjoy this delicious and satisfying meal!
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