The key to perfectly juicy shrimp fajitas is all in the marinade. Packed with seasonings, soy sauce, lime juice, and diced jalapenos for a slight kick, this marinade really brings the flavor to the table.
1smalljalapeno pepperminced, pith and seeds removed
2Tablespoonscilantrochopped
1/2teaspooncayenne pepper
1teaspoonblack pepper
Optional Garnish
sliced radish
chopped cilantro
lime wedges
Instructions
Using a blender or immersion blender, combine marinade ingredients. Transfer 1/3 of the marinade to a bowl with the raw shrimp. Set remaining marinade aside. Marinate shrimp for 15 minutes at room temperature.
Empty marinated shrimp and its juices into a large heavy bottomed skillet. Cook over medium-high heat for 3 minutes. Remove shrimp from skillet and keep warm. TIP: A little undercooked is fine because you will be cooking longer with the vegetables.
To juices in pan, add peppers and onions. Cook over medium-high heat until tender-crisp, about 3-4 minutes.
From the remaining marinade, spoon out about 3 tablespoons to a bowl and combine that with the cornstarch. Mix until smooth. Set aside.
Add shrimp back to the pan along with the rest of the reserved marinade. Add in cornstarch mixture and stir well. Cook over low heat just until it bubbles, turn off heat.
Serve in corn or flour tortillas topped with sliced radishes and fresh chopped cilantro. If you like, drizzle with your favorite sauce.
Notes
The nutrition calculation does not include garnishes or tortillas.
We used liquid smoke for the marinade which adds lots of smoky flavor without the actual process of smoking it. I would highly recommend it, however, if you can't find it or don't have access to it, you can substitute with 1/2 Tablespoon of smoked paprika.
This recipe is slightly spicy. If you prefer less heat, you can cut the amount of jalapeño back a bit and eliminate the cayenne pepper. If you like things spicier, increase the cayenne pepper to 1/2 tablespoon.
You can skip the step of marinating the shrimp to save some time. Simply season raw shrimp with salt and pepper and saute in olive oil. Then continue with recipe.