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