Shrimp Fajitas

Shrimp fajita recipe from The Best Mexican Recipes, p. 226, Americas Test Kitchen

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Step 1

Whisk together: vegetable oil, lime juice, garlic, chipotle, sugar, cumin seeds, salt and cayenne together in a large bowl. Add shrimp and toss to coat. Refrigerate for 30 mins.

Step 2

Heat 1 tbs vegetable oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add peppers, onion, water, cumin seeds and salt. Cook until peppers are soft and onion is browned. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 3

Wipe out skillet with paper towel. Heat vegetable oil in skillet over high heat until just smoking. Add half of shrimp in a single layer and cook until spotty brown and edges turn pink, 1 -2 mins. Cover and let shrimp stand off heat until just cooked through, 1-2 mins. Transfer to bowl and cover to keep warm

Step 4

Repeat step 3 for remaining shrimp.

Step 5

Toss shrimp with cilantro.

Step 6

Serve.