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Skillet Shrimp Fajitas

Cultural Context

Originating from Mexico, fajitas traditionally feature grilled meat served with sautéed peppers and onions. Shrimp fajitas offer a lighter, seafood twist on this classic dish, making it popular in coastal regions. Today, they are enjoyed globally, often customized with various toppings and served in tortillas for a delicious, handheld meal.

MexicanMXmain
30 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1.25 pounds shrimp
1 large red bell pepper
1 large potato
1 onion
1 teaspoon chili powder
0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
salt
black pepper
olive oil
0.5 cup mayo
2 chipotle peppers
1 tablespoon honey
cilantro
tortillas

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

1

Start by making the chipotle sauce with 0.5 cup mayo, 2 chipotle peppers, and 1 tablespoon honey in a blender.

2

Blend the sauce until smooth and set aside.

3

Chop fresh cilantro and set aside.

4

In a bowl, add 1.25 pounds of peeled and deveined shrimp, season with 1 teaspoon chili powder, 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.

5

Dice 1 large red bell pepper, 1 large potato (skin on), and 1 onion.

6

Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat, add shrimp, and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until fully cooked, then set aside.

7

In the same pan, add diced potatoes, season with salt and pepper, and cook for about 5 minutes until tender.

8

Add 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, diced onion, and bell pepper to the pan, cooking for about 3 minutes until slightly tender.

9

Return shrimp to the pan, mix everything together, and top with chopped cilantro before serving with tortillas.

Cooking Techniques

sautéing

Equipment Needed

blenderpan

Spice Level:

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Allergens

shellfishmilk

Also Known As

Shrimp FajitasSizzling Shrimp Fajitas
Local Name: fajitas de camarón en sartén

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