Description
Sizzling 20-minute skillet blackened shrimp fajitas bring Mexican-inspired zest right to your dinner table. Packed with bold spices and quick-cooking protein, this dish delivers restaurant-quality flavor that will have diners reaching for seconds.
Ingredients
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Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) paprika
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) onion powder
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) salt
- 0.5 teaspoon (2.5 ml) black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon (2.5 ml) cayenne pepper
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) 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
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
- 8 small flour tortillas
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Craft a vibrant fajita seasoning by whisking together paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a compact mixing bowl.
- Transfer raw shrimp into a spacious preparation container and generously coat with the handcrafted spice blend, ensuring each morsel is thoroughly seasoned.
- Warm olive oil in a robust cast-iron skillet over medium-high temperature, creating an ideal searing environment.
- Carefully introduce seasoned shrimp to the hot skillet, allowing them to transform into a deep russet color while cooking approximately 2-3 minutes per side until they become translucent and fully cooked.
- Extract the perfectly seared shrimp and temporarily reserve on a nearby plate.
- Within the same skillet, introduce colorful bell pepper slices and crimson onion, sautéing until vegetables develop a tender yet slightly crisp profile.
- Reunite the cooked shrimp with the sizzling vegetable medley, gently tossing to harmonize flavors and temperatures.
- Quickly warm flour tortillas in a separate pan or microwave, then artfully layer the spicy shrimp and vegetable mixture.
- Elevate the dish’s brightness by garnishing with fresh cilantro and a zesty lime juice squeeze, creating a restaurant-quality fajita experience.
Notes
- Spice blends transform ordinary shrimp into a zesty, restaurant-quality meal bursting with Cajun-inspired flavors.
- Quick cooking technique ensures perfectly tender shrimp without overcooking, maintaining succulent texture and vibrant color.
- Fresh vegetables add crunch and nutrition, creating a balanced one-pan dinner that’s ready faster than takeout.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg