Spicy Shrimp Fajitas Recipe

Spicy Shrimp Fajitas Recipe

  • Radish and tomato salsa:
  • 3 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced radishes
  • 1/2 cup minced red or white onion
  • 1 fresh jalapeno chile, seeded and minced
  • 1 tablespoon minced cilantro
  • Salt and cayenne to taste
  • Fajitas:
  • 8 (7 inch) flour tortillas
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced or pressed
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon chile powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1 pound shelled, deveined raw shrimp (31 to 40 per lb.)
  • 1 medium ripe avocado
  • 1/2 cup Lucerne Sour Cream
  1. To make salsa: In a bowl, mix tomatoes, radishes, red onion, chile, and cilantro. Season with salt and cayenne. Set aside.
  2. Lightly brush tortillas with hot water. Stack, wrap in foil, and heat in a 350 degrees F oven until warm (10 to 12 minutes).
  3. Meanwhile, in a bowl, stir together green onions, lime juice, oil, garlic, cumin, coriander, chile powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne. Add shrimp and stir to coat; let marinate for 5 minutes, turning a few times. Meanwhile, pit, peel, and dice avocado.
  4. Place a wide nonstick frying pan over medium heat. Add shrimp and their marinade. Cook, stirring often, until shrimp are just opaque in center; cut to test (3 to 4 minutes).
  5. To serve, fill tortillas with shrimp, avocado, salsa, and sour cream; fold to enclose.