A few months ago, we picked up a bag of "Argentinian Red Shrimp" from Trader Joe's, noticing that, at only $9 a pound, they were priced well below the other varieties available. As it turns out, the things are delicious. They have a stronger flavor than most shrimp and can easily become the star of any dish. Last weekend, we took home 4 pounds for long-term enjoyment.
This dish is a nice way to let the shrimp speak for themselves. You can, of course, use whatever shrimp you like and have available.
- 1 lb frozen shrimp
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 lime
- Cumin
- Smoked Paprika
- Black Pepper
- Salt
- Olive oil
- Tortillas and your choice of accompaniments
Instructions
Defrost the shrimp ahead of time. The easiest way to do this is to put them in a bowl, fill the bowl with cold water, and let it sit on the counter for a while. Once defrosted, peel completely and de-vein as needed. Dust the shrimp with cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper, then squeeze the lime over it. Toss to coat and set aside.
Heat olive oil in a pan on medium-high heat. Add peppers and onions and saute until softened and lightly browned. Add garlic and shrimp, cook until shrimp is just cooked through. You can also add the juice from the marinade.
Serve with warm flour tortillas and your choice of accompaniments. Avocado, chopped cabbage, and corn salsa are shown in the picture. This recipe will make about six fajitas.
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