Shrimp Fajitas with Cilantro Lime Butter
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
247 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Shrimp Fajitas with Cilantro Lime Butter
Description
This recipe for Shrimp Fajitas with Cilantro Lime Butter begins with a spice mix featuring cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, cayenne, salt, black pepper, and ground clove. Large peeled and deveined shrimp are marinated in olive oil, lime and orange juices, soy sauce, and the spice blend, allowing the flavors to infuse. Bell peppers and onions are tossed with olive oil and the spice mix, then roasted in the oven. After roasting, the shrimp are added to the pan and cooked through.
The cilantro lime butter, made from unsalted butter mixed with fresh cilantro, lime juice, and minced garlic, is stirred in or served alongside to enrich the dish with a creamy, tangy note. The fajitas bring together the succulent texture of roasted shrimp and tender vegetables, complemented by the butter's fresh acidity and herbaceousness.
Serving suggestions include wrapping the fajitas in tortillas filled with ingredients like avocado, salsa, sour cream, guacamole, lettuce, pico de gallo, and jalapeño slices. This recipe allows for a customizable meal where each person can add their favorite toppings to the warm shrimp and vegetables.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Shrimp large, peeled, deveined, tails removed
For the Spice Mix
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin ground
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- 2 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper ground
- 1/4 teaspoon cloves ground
For the Marinade
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon spice mix (recipe above)
For the Veggies
- 3 bell pepper sliced; any color combination
- 1 large onion sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Cilantro Lime Butter
- 4 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 1 tablespoon cilantro chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice freshly squeezed
- 1 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
For Serving (Choose your favorite)
- tortilla tortillas; chopped tomatoes; avocado slices; shredded lettuce; jalapeno slices
- tomato
- salsa
- avocado
- sour cream
- guacamole
- lettuce
- Pico de Gallo
- jalapeño
Instructions
Make the Spice Mix
- In a small bowl combine the ground cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, cayenne pepper, salt, pepper and ground clove. Set aside.
Make the Fajitas
- Put the shrimp in a large resealable plastic bag. Add the olive oil, lime juice, orange juice, soy sauce and 1 tablespoon of the spice mixture. Seal the bag and rub the spices into the shrimp. Refrigerate for 15 minutes and up to 2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Place the bell peppers and onions on the baking sheet and drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of the spice mix. Toss until evenly coated and spread evenly on the baking sheet. Roast for 15 to 20 minutes. In the meantime, mix the cilantro lime butter ingredients (instructions below).
- Carefully remove the sheet pan from the oven and stir the vegetables. Move them to one side of the baking pan. Add the shrimp and spread them evenly trying to make sure they are all in one layer.
- Return the sheet pan to the oven and bake for another 6 to 8 minutes or until the shrimp is cook through.
- Remove from the oven and mix the vegetables and shrimp to combine. Drizzle the shrimp with the Cilantro Lime Butter and serve.
Cilantro Lime Butter
- Melt the butter in a small bowl. Add the cilantro, lime juice and minced garlic. Mix to combine
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 247 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 247kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 301mg | 100% |
| Sodium | 1745mg | 73% |
| Potassium | 272mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1749IU | 35% |
| Vitamin C | 67mg | 74% |
| Calcium | 209mg | 21% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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