Best Jerk Shrimp Fajitas Recipes

JERK SHRIMP FAJITAS

Steps:

• 1. Combine the shrimp, lime juice, garlic, Jerk Seasoning, and 1 T of the olive oil in a small bowl or ziploc bag to marinate.
• 2. Meanwhile, heat the other 1 T olive oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat.
• 3. Slice the green and red bell peppers and add them to the hot pan.
• 4. Slice the onion and add it to the pan. Stir occasionally.
• 5. As the vegetables are cooking, prepare the condiments as follows:.
• 6. Mix the sour cream, cayenne pepper, and milk together in a small bowl.
• 7. Chop the cilantro.
• 8. Open the jar of salsa and put a spoon in it. :-).
• 9. When the vegetables are nicely browned and a nice fond has developed on the pan, add the shrimp mixture and scrape the pan to deglaze, stirring frequently. Use your beer, wine, or water to add moisture to the pan only if needed. (Otherwise it will get too runny, ick).
• 10. While shrimp is cooking, cover the tortillas with damp paper towels on a plate and microwave for 1 minute.
• 11. When the shrimp are opaque and the liquid is mostly absorbed, remove from heat.
• 12. Scoop fajita filling onto warm tortillas and top with sour cream mixture, salsa, and cilantro. Wrap, burrito style and serve.

SHRIMP FAJITAS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, toss shrimp with 2 tablespoons cilantro, 1 tablespoon oil and spices; let stand 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix sour cream and remaining cilantro., In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and peppers; cook and stir until crisp-tender. Remove from pan., In same pan, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp; cook and stir until shrimp turn pink. Return onion mixture to pan; heat through. Serve with tortillas, salsa and sour cream mixture.

SWEET AND SPICY JERK SHRIMP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line two 10x15-inch baking pans with foil.
• Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails intact if desired. Rinse shrimp and pat dry.
• Gently toss shrimp together with pineapple, bell peppers, red onion, jalapeno, oil, and jerk seasoning in a large bowl. Divide mixture between the prepared pans.
• Roast in the preheated oven until shrimp are opaque, about 15 minutes.
• Sprinkle with cilantro and serve with brown rice and lime wedges.

QUICK AND EASY SHRIMP FAJITAS

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the red and green bell peppers, and onion. Cook, stirring frequently until peppers are hot, but still slightly crisp, about 5 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
• Pour the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of oil into the skillet, and add the shrimp. Cook, stirring occasionally, until pink and opaque. Reduce heat to low, and return the peppers and onion to the skillet. Stir in taco seasoning and water so that everything is evenly coated. Simmer until peppers are heated. Serve in warm tortillas.

SHEET-PAN SHRIMP FAJITAS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°. In a large bowl, combine shrimp, peppers, onion and garlic. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with chili powder, cumin and salt. Toss to coat. Spread evenly between 2 greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans., Roast 10 minutes, rotating pans halfway through cooking. Remove pans from oven; preheat broiler., Broil shrimp mixture, 1 pan at a time, 3-4 in. from heat until vegetables are lightly browned and shrimp turn pink, 4-5 minutes. Serve in tortillas with toppings as desired.