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Shrimp Fajitas

Shrimp Fajitas

American
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30 minutes
4 people
Easy≤30 min & ≤6 steps

30 min · 6 steps

Easy: ≤30 min and ≤6 steps

400 kcalper person
Protein 30g
Carbs 44g
Fats 10g

About this dish

Prawns and peppers are seared until charred at the edges in a smoky spice blend, then rolled into warm flour tortillas for a sizzling pescatarian Tex-Mex favourite.

Allergy Info

Gluten, Crustaceans

Diet Info

Pescatarian

Ingredients

Fresh Produce

  • Red Bell Pepperssliced1
  • Green Bell Peppersliced1
  • Onionsliced1
  • Garlic clovesminced2
  • Limescut into wedges1
  • Fresh Corianderroughly chopped15 g

Fish & Seafood

  • Raw King Prawnspeeled500 g

Dried Goods

  • Flour tortillas8

Spices & Seasonings

  • Chilli powder1.5 tsp
  • Ground Cumin1 tsp
  • Smoked paprika1 tsp
  • Saltto taste

Oils & Condiments

  • Vegetable Oil30 ml

Utensils

  • Large frying pan
  • Meat thermometer
  • Chopping board
  • Sharp knife

Method

1

Toss the prawns with the chilli powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, garlic and a pinch of salt.

Approx. 6 minutes
2

Heat half the vegetable oil in a large frying pan over high heat and cook the prawns for 4 minutes, turning occasionally, until they turn pink and opaque throughout and a meat thermometer reads at least 63°C. Transfer to a plate.

Approx. 6 minutes
3

Add the remaining oil to the pan and cook the peppers and onion for 6 minutes over high heat until charred at the edges but still crisp.

Approx. 7 minutes
4

Return the prawns to the pan and toss together for 1 minute to combine.

Approx. 2 minutes
5

Warm the flour tortillas in a dry pan for 20 seconds on each side.

Approx. 4 minutes
6

Serve the prawn and pepper mixture with the warm tortillas, lime wedges and chopped coriander.

Approx. 5 minutes