Sunday Dinner ~ Shrimp Fajitas
For Sunday Dinner, shrimp fajitas are super-easy and family-fun-casual. Season the shrimp with just the perfect blend of spices, saute' up some onoins and peppers, and gather your favorite condiments. Easy-peasy and so delicious!
Equipment
- 10-inch skillet
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons EVOO
- 3 whole peppers - one each red, yellow and orange, or your favorite combination sliced
- 1 red onion thrinly sliced
- 3 teaspoons chili powder tradition, chipotle or adobe chili powder, whichever is your preference (or a combination)
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teasoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 pound U-15 or large shrimp shelled, deveined and tails removed
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add peppers and onions and cook, stirring occasionally until vegetables and tender and partially charred.Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl mix together the chile powder(s), cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and salt and pepper to taste. Add shrimp and toss gently to coat completely.
- Remove onions and peppers from pan. Add shrimp to pan and cook until shrimp are opaque -- approximately 4 minutes. Do NOT overcook.
- Garnish with a lime squeeze and/or cilantro. Bring to table with your favoite toppings and tortillas.
Notes
These are terrific in a taco, or just in a bowl with some rice and/or beans, or on top of lettuce for a light salad.
Cook some seasoned steak or chicken on the grill to have some additional protein variety.