How to Make Blackened Shrimp Fajitas

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Blackened Shrimp fajitas are the perfect no-fuss recipe that the entire family will devour. In addition to tasting amazing, they are quick and easy to make so you can prepare them when you are low on time. These are so much more delicious than eating takeout!

These gluten free fajitas can be made with corn tortillas or gluten free tortillas.

If you are new to a gluten free lifestyle, I have made a helpful guide so that you don’t have to feel so overwhelmed when you first start out. Gluten Free Pantry Essentials and Equipment Recommendations lets you see the ingredients, and gadgets that I use every day in my family’s kitchen.

If you are a cast iron using fanatic you will fall in love with the spicy shrimp, creamy avocado, and blackened seasoning with every bite. Everyone loves this gluten free fajitas recipe!

If you have picky eaters in your family like I do, you may consider making a few shrimp without the blackened seasoning. I get it, “picky ones” often have sensitive palates and these blackened shrimp pack a punch.

I enjoy cooking a variety of different cuisines to add some spice, and flair to my meals. It takes a little bit to get the hang of cooking gluten free when you initially get started. Don’t worry though, over time you will become an old professional! If you love spice, check out my hatch chile recipes…I even have a video to teach you how to fire-roast hatch chiles!

Many call this recipe fajitas de camaron, which is the Spanish name for this fajitas recipe.

If you are looking for some more taco meal ideas, you have to see these taco recipes. There is something for everyone!!

• Grilled Pork Street Tacos
• Duck Tacos with Cherry Orange Salsa
• Spring Onion Breakfast Tacos

These skillet shrimp fajitas are also fantastic for entertaining! At the next dinner party, you throw you should really consider making these!

Shopping List To Make Fajitas de Camaron:

• Shrimp
• Blackened Seasoning (see below)
• Tortillas
• Salt and Pepper
• Onion
• Bell Peppers
• Avocado

One of my favorite parts of making these skillet shrimp fajitas is that they make my home smell amazing! The aroma if sizzling shrimp can make almost anyone’s mouth water.

Often there are a lot of questions about shrimp so I thought I would try to answer the most common questions I get asked by readers. If I missed any question you may have, please drop me a note in the comments and I will do my best to answer your questions.

What Are The Health Benefits Of Shrimp?

Shrimp is loaded with lots of yummy nutrients. When you sink your teeth into juicy shrimp you are getting omega-3 fatty acids, lots of protein, vitamin D, vitamin B12, phosphorus, selenium, and much more.

Is Shrimp High In Mercury?

No, actually shrimp is the opposite. It is low in Mercury and so is salmon, tilapia, sardines, flounder and several other types of seafood. So, you can consume shrimp without the worry of mercury-related health concerns.

Is It Safe To Freeze Cooked Shrimp?

Yes, you can freeze cooked shrimp in an air-tight container. For the best quality, it is best if you eat it within 2-3 months of freezing. You can also store it in the refrigerator for 2-3 days as long as it is stored in an air-tight container.

How To Tell If Shrimp Has Gone Bad?

If you open your shrimp and notice a strong smell of fish, ammonia, bleach or anything else then it is probably bad, and you should discard it. When bacteria begin to grow it causes it to smell bad. You should never eat shrimp if it has any kind of unusual odor.

How to Make Blackened Shrimp:

The first step is to mix up your shrimp fajita seasoning including paprika, ancho chile powder, mustard powder, cayenne powder, cumin, black pepper, oregano, onion powder, salt, and garlic powder. Whisk them to blend.

Put the raw shrimp into a bowl and toss with the blackened seasoning mix.

Add avocado oil (or another high heat oil) to a pan and heat on medium heat. Add the raw shrimp and cook for 5 minutes until the shrimp are all cooked.

Move the cooked blackened shrimp to a pan and add in the peppers/onions, and avocado. Your family can serve themselves from this easy serving pan.

Here are a few ideas of ingredients you can add to your fajita skillet to add a little more pizzazz:

• Sour Cream or Greek Yogurt
• Fresh tomatoes
• Cilantro
• Shredded Cheese
• Salsa

A Word About Gluten Free Tortillas:

This gluten free fajita recipe wouldn’t be gluten free without tortillas. We typically use corn tortillas, but there are several good gluten free flour tortilla brands out there as well! Mission makes some delicious gluten free tortillas, I do recommend heating them.

A word of caution on corn tortillas. It is important to really read the ingredients. Some brands do add wheat flour, so do check and make sure your corn tortillas are really gluten free!

Grab tortillas and enjoy!!

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Things You Need To Make Shrimp Fajitas:

1. Mixing bowls. I love, love, love that these bowls have rubber bottoms so they don’t slide around on the counter when you mix ingredients.
2. A whisk to really blend your blackened seasoning. You want your spices really blended together.

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Easy Blackened Shrimp Fajitas

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

8 mins

Total Time

23 mins

 

Step by step easy instructions to make homemade blackened seasoning and then how to use it to make shrimp fajitas.

Course: Main Course, Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: blackened shrimp, shrimp fajita recipe, shrimp fajitas

Servings: 6 people

Calories: 528 kcal

Author: Sandi Gaertner

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 2 tablespoons ancho chile powder
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
• 1 teaspoon cayenne powder
• 4 teaspoons cumin
• 2 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 pounds shrimp
• 2 cups peppers sliced
• 1 cup onions sliced
• 2 avocados diced
• 2 tablespoons avocado oil
• 12 corn or gluten free flour tortillas

Instructions

1. In a bowl, add all of the spices and whisk to blend.

2. In a bowl, toss the shrimp with the spices. Allow it to sit for 5 minutes.

3. In a pan, add oil and heat for one minute. Add the shrimp.

4. Cook for 5-8 minutes until the shrimp is done.

5. Serve with sliced peppers, onions, and avocado. 

Nutrition Facts

Easy Blackened Shrimp Fajitas

Amount Per Serving (2 fajitas)

Calories 528 Calories from Fat 189

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 21g 32%

Saturated Fat 3g 15%

Cholesterol 381mg 127%

Sodium 2029mg 85%

Potassium 822mg 23%

Total Carbohydrates 46g 15%

Dietary Fiber 9g 36%

Sugars 5g

Protein 39g 78%

Vitamin A 47.8%

Vitamin C 66.7%

Calcium 34.2%

Iron 44.4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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I would be grateful if you shared this recipe :-)