Shrimp Fajitas with Homemade Fajita Seasoning
Fajita Seasoning adapted from Food.com
Yields: 6 servings
Ingredients
- For the Fajita Seasoning:
- 1T cornstarch
- 2t chili powder
- 1t paprika
- 1t sugar
- 1/2t salt
- 3/4t chicken bullion powder or crushed bullion cube
- 1/2t onion powder
- 1/4t garlic powder
- 1/4t cumin
- For Fajitas:
- 2T canola oil
- 1 large red onion, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 orange bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1lb uncooked shrimp, peeled, deveined, and tails removed
- Homemade Fajita Seasoning
- 1/4-1/2c water
- For Serving Fajitas:
- Fajita-size flour tortillas, steamed and kept warm
- Sour Cream
- Cilantro
- Lime Wedges
- Hot Sauce (like Tapatio)
Instructions
!For Fajita Seasoning:
In a small bowl, mix all ingredients together well. Set aside (or store in an airtight container until ready to use).
!For Fajitas:
Heat oil in a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and peppers. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions and peppers are tender and browned, about 10 minutes. Remove onions and peppers to a large plate.
Add shrimp to the skillet, browning on one side, about 2 minutes, then flip. Sprinkle fajita seasoning over shrimp and return peppers and onions to the pan. Add 1/4c water to deglaze the bottom of the pan and create a saucy coating on the shrimp, peppers, and onions. Stir to combine. Add up to another 1/4c water if needed (you want it to be just barely loose, not runny). Cook until the whole mixture is steaming hot, another 1-2 minutes. Serve immediately.
!To Assemble Fajitas:
Take a hot tortilla, top with a generous amount of fajita mixture, squeeze of lime, followed by sour cream, cilantro, and hot sauce. Serve with lime wedges.