Entrees » Shrimp Fajitas
Ingredients
For Marinade
- 2 lbs shrimp, peeled & deveined
- ⅓ cup fresh lime juice
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- pinch of salt
- pinch of pepper
- ¼ tsp coriander
- ¼ tsp cumin
- 2 tsp red chili powder
For Grilling
- 1 tbsp canola & olive oil blend
- 1 medium Spanish onion, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1-2 serrano peppers, seeded, deveined & quartered
Serving Suggestions
- flour tortillas
- pico de gallo (fresh salsa)
- guacamole
- fresh cilantro
- "crema" or sour cream
- frijoles a la charra (cowboy beans)
How-to
- In a plastic container with a lid that fits snugly, add marinade ingredients, cover and shake vigorously
- Place peeled, deveined shrimp in a bowl and pour marinade over them so they are nicely coated
- Heat grill to medium-high
- Heat a cast iron skillet on the grill until hot
- Add 1 tbsp of canola & olive oil blend
- Add the bell peppers, serrano peppers and onions and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes
- Meanwhile, place the shrimp individually on the grill and sear each side for 1 minute
- Add cooked shrimp to the skillet and toss with the onions and peppers, season with season with salt and pepper
- Serve on flour tortillas with favorite toppings such as pico de gallo, sour cream, guacamole and chopped cilantro
Amanda Escamilla
Born and raised in South Texas, Amanda Escamilla was Inspired to cook by her mother. Her passion for cooking is evident and she enjoys feeding friends and family with her favorite Mexican and Tex Mex recipes. Her philosophy that "food is important for our spiritual selves" is what makes her a true gem in the culinary community.
Amanda Escamilla marinates fresh shrimp in a homemade blend of lime juice and spices. The shrimp are grilled to perfection over red hot mesquite charcoal. Amanda sautés onions, peppers, and green chiles in a cast iron skillet that heats up right on the grill. The seared shrimp is joined with the vegetables in a hot flour tortilla for serving.
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