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Homemade Grilled Shrimp Fajitas Recipe

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These Homemade Grilled Shrimp Fajitas are a vibrant and flavorful dish featuring marinated shrimp and charred bell peppers and onions, all cooked to perfection on the grill. Served with warm tortillas, creamy guacamole, and fresh cilantro, this recipe brings the zest and spice of classic fajitas to your backyard barbecue with easy-to-follow steps and a quick marinade that infuses the shrimp with a bright, smoky flavor.

  • Total Time: 32 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

For the Marinade

  • 1.5 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 1.5 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp chili powder (McCormick preferred)
  • 1.25 tsp cumin
  • 2 garlic cloves (freshly minced)
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 pinch cayenne

For the Grill

  • 2 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined with tails removed)
  • 2 red bell peppers (sliced into 1/2-inch wide strips)
  • 1 red onion (cut into 1/2-inch thick wedges)
  • 1 cooking spray (PAM Original preferred)

For Serving

  • 8 tortillas (warmed slightly on the grill)
  • 1.5 cups guacamole (Wholly Guacamole recommended)
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (roughly chopped)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl or zip-top bag, combine lime juice, olive oil, salt, chili powder, cumin, freshly minced garlic, smoked paprika, and cayenne. Stir well to blend all the flavors thoroughly.
  2. Marinate the Shrimp: Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the marinade, ensuring each piece is evenly coated. Let the shrimp sit at room temperature for 20 minutes to absorb the spices and allow the lime juice to gently firm the shrimp texture.
  3. Prepare Vegetables and Warm Tortillas: While shrimp marinates, slice the red bell peppers into 1/2-inch strips and cut the red onion into 1/2-inch wedges, keeping layers intact. Wrap the tortillas in foil and set aside along with guacamole and cilantro near the grill for easy assembly.
  4. Preheat Grill and Cook Vegetables: Heat the grill to medium. Place the sliced peppers and onion wedges in a grill basket and spray lightly with cooking spray. Grill the vegetables for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until tender and edges are charred.
  5. Grill Shrimp and Warm Tortillas: Drain excess marinade from shrimp and add shrimp to the grill basket with the vegetables. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally until shrimp turn pink and are cooked through. Simultaneously, place foil-wrapped tortillas on the grill grates and heat for about 2 minutes per side until warm.
  6. Assemble and Serve: Remove grill basket and tortillas. Unwrap tortillas and arrange on a serving plate. Spoon grilled shrimp and vegetables onto each tortilla, top with a dollop of guacamole, sprinkle with fresh cilantro, fold tortillas over the filling, and serve immediately while warm.

Notes

  • Use freshly squeezed lime juice for a brighter, more authentic acidity versus bottled juice.
  • Keep onion wedges intact to prevent them from falling apart on the grill.
  • Lightly coat vegetables and grill basket with cooking spray to prevent sticking without affecting flavor.
  • Marinate shrimp at room temperature only for 20 minutes; avoid longer marinades to prevent mushy texture due to acidity.
  • Warming tortillas on the grill briefly maintains their softness and adds slight smokiness.
  • Author: Adeline
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 17 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Mexican

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