Best Spicy Citrus Shrimp Fajitas Recipes

Sweet and Spicy Shrimp Fajitas with Peppers and Onions image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup torn cilantro
1/4 cup honey
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon thyme leaves
6 cloves garlic, smashed
2 jalapenos, seeded
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 pounds peeled and deveined large shrimp
2 red bell peppers, cut into 1-inch strips
2 yellow bell peppers, cut into 1-inch strips
2 large red onions, thickly sliced
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 limes, juiced
Kosher salt
Neutral oil, for oiling the grill grates
Warm tortillas, for serving
Suggested toppings: guacamole, sour cream, lime wedges, chopped cilantro, sliced jalapenos, pico de gallo

Steps:

For the sweet and spicy marinade: Put the olive oil, cilantro, honey, lime juice, thyme, garlic, jalapenos, 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper in a food processor and pulse to puree. Transfer the mixture to a nonreactive container, add the shrimp and toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours before cooking
For the peppers and onions: Heat a cast-iron pan over medium-high heat until hot. Toss the peppers and onions in a bowl with the olive oil, lime juice and 1 teaspoon salt. Add the pepper-onion mixture to the hot pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and the edges are charred, 8 to 10 minutes. Set aside.
Prepare a grill for medium-high heat and brush the grill grates with oil.
Grill the shrimp until cooked through, about 2 minutes per side.
Serve with the warm tortillas and toppings.

Sweet and Spicy Shrimp Fajitas with Corn and Mushrooms image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup torn cilantro
1/4 cup honey
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon thyme leaves
6 cloves garlic, smashed
2 jalapenos, seeded
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 pounds peeled and deveined large shrimp
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
8 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and sliced
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
4 ears fresh corn, kernels removed
1 poblano pepper, seeded and chopped
Kosher salt
3 scallions, sliced
1 lime, juiced
Neutral oil, for oiling the grill grates
Warm tortillas, for serving
Suggested toppings: sliced pickled jalapenos, lime wedges, tomatillo salsa, chopped red onions

Steps:

For the sweet and spicy marinade: Put the olive oil, cilantro, honey, lime juice, thyme, garlic, jalapenos, 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper in a food processor and pulse to puree. Transfer the mixture to a nonreactive container, add the shrimp and toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours before cooking
For the corn and mushrooms: Heat the vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until brown and tender, about 5 minutes. Add the butter, cumin, corn kernels, poblano and 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook until the corn is light brown, about 3 minutes. Stir in the scallions and lime juice and season with salt. Set aside.
Prepare a grill for medium-high heat and brush the grill grates with oil.
Grill the shrimp until cooked through, about 2 minutes per side.
Serve with the warm tortillas and toppings.

Spicy Citrus Shrimp Fajitas Recipe - (4.6/5) image

Provided by AzWench

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup 100% orange juice
1/8 cup fresh lime juice
1 medium onion, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch strips
2 medium red bell peppers, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch strips
2 medium yellow bell peppers, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch strips
3 oranges, peeled and cut into segments
1 Tbsp. chopped garlic
2 tsp. cumin powder
2 tsp. ancho chili powder
Salt and pepper
24 10-to-15 count shrimp (about 1 1/2 pounds), peeled and de-veined
1 Tbsp. canola oil
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
12 fajita size low-fat, high fiber tortillas

Steps:

1.Combine all ingredients, except shrimp, oil, cilantro, and tortillas in mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Add shrimp and marinate in refrigerator for 1 hour. 2.Remove shrimp from marinade and let drain on plate lined with paper towel. Remove vegetables and place in bowl. Add reserved liquid to saucepan and heat until boiling. Then reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes, set aside. 3.Heat large skillet and add 1/2 Tbsp. oil to the pan. Sauté shrimp until lightly browned, about 2-3 minutes. Remove shrimp from pan. 4.Add 1/2 Tbsp. oil to pan, then add drained vegetables. Cook until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes. 5.Add shrimp to the vegetables, toss with reserved marinade and chopped cilantro. Serve immediately with warmed tortillas.