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FAJITA-STYLE SHRIMP AND GRITS RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT



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I combined two of my favorite dishes—fajitas and shrimp with cheesy grits—into this spicy one-dish meal. For more heat, use pepper jack cheese instead of a Mexican cheese blend. —Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Total Time 30 minutes

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound uncooked shrimp (16-20 per pound), peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons fajita seasoning mix
1 cup quick-cooking grits
4 cups boiling water
1-1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
3 tablespoons 2% milk
2 tablespoons canola oil
3 medium sweet peppers, seeded and cut into 1-inch strips
1 medium sweet onion, cut into 1-inch strips
1 jar (15-1/2 to 16 ounces) chunky medium salsa
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro leaves, divided

Steps:

  • Sprinkle shrimp with fajita seasoning; toss to coat. Set aside., Slowly stir grits into boiling water. Reduce heat to medium; cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese until melted; stir in milk. Keep warm., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add peppers and onion; cook and stir until tender and pepper edges are slightly charred. Add salsa, orange juice and shrimp. Cook, stirring constantly, until shrimp turn pink, 4-6 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup cilantro. Remove from heat., Spoon grits into serving bowls; top with shrimp mixture. Sprinkle with remaining cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 561 calories, FatContent 23g fat (8g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 176mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 1324mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 55g carbohydrate (12g sugars, FiberContent 4g fiber), ProteinContent 33g protein.

SHEET PAN SHRIMP FAJITAS RECIPE | ALLRECIPES



Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas Recipe | Allrecipes image

Quick and easy shrimp fajitas in one pan. Serve with tortillas, cilantro, and avocado or any other condiments you like.

Provided by Jen Cooks For Fun

Categories     Mexican Recipes

Total Time 30 minutes

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (1 ounce) package fajita seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 ½ pounds raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced into strips
1 red onion, sliced into strips
1 jalapeno pepper, sliced into rings

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Mix fajita seasoning and olive oil together in a large bowl. Add shrimp; toss to coat.
  • Lay out seasoned shrimp in a single layer on a baking sheet. Add red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, red onion, and jalapeno pepper; mix with shrimp and spread out evenly.
  • Roast in the preheated oven until shrimp are opaque, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer shrimp to a serving plate.
  • Broil pepper mixture until lightly blackened, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to the serving plate with shrimp.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100.1 calories, CarbohydrateContent 4.9 g, CholesterolContent 129.4 mg, FatContent 2.5 g, FiberContent 0.6 g, ProteinContent 14.2 g, SaturatedFatContent 0.4 g, SodiumContent 397.9 mg, SugarContent 1.2 g

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