Coming from a big family has been my biggest advantage as I only know how to cook for a small army verse 2 people. Having people over and cooking for them is a one way ticket to their heart and even if you burn it, its the effort that counts. Its got to be easy, its got to be simple and it's got to taste good. So I choose one pot wonders and usually a condiment bar so that my guests can choose their own flavors.
I have been making these Fajitas for years mostly because they are easy and delicious. The biggest bonus is that you can prep all the ingredients ahead of time. All I had to do is saute the vegetables and shrimp and my guests served themselves, so easy.
Simple Crowd Pleasing Shrimp Fajitas: Serves about 6-8 people: (You may have left overs but all the shrimp will be gone:-)
-5 bell peppers (Red, orange, yellow and no green).
-2 medium sliced red onion.
-1 small diced jalapeno (be careful, don't add too much heat).
-1 1/2 lbs of shrimp (cooked, devained and medium sized).
-1 can diced green chilies (mild)
The Flavor : Don't buy a fajita seasoning pack as it is loaded with salt, try this recipe: This can be made and kept in your cupboard).
-1 tablespoon cornstarch (this is optional but it thickens the sauce)
-2 teaspoons chili powder
-1 teaspoon salt and pepper
-1/2 teaspoon onion powder
-1teaspoon paprika
-1 teaspoon sugar
-1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
-1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
-1/2 teaspoon cumin
-Few dashes of Franks Red Hot, only because I love the vinegar bit.
-3-4 dashes of *LOVE.
The Last Ingredients, to be added at the very end with the Shrimp:
-1 cup chopped cilantro
-2 juiced limes
-3 diced scallions (mostly the green ends)
In a wok (yes I said wok) put a little olive oil at the bottom and start with peppers and onions first. Saute them till slightly softened, the wok may need a little water. Then add jalapeno and canned diced chilies. This should take about 8-10 minutes, then comes The Flavor. Don't add the cilantro, limes, shrimp and scallions, these are added at the very end once the sauce has developed.
Once sauce has thickened, feel free to add some water if its too thick. Then add the The Last Ingredients.
Put out hot flour tortillas and have your guest start the Mexican Fiesta.
I also created a fajita bar including:
-Sour cream
-Shredded cheese (any kind)
-Homemade Guacamole (recipe coming soon)
-Fresh cut limes
-Pickled jalapenos
-Cilantro
-Hot sauce
Create your own bar.
*Please note that the highlighted is your grocery list and the secret ingredient *LOVE may be found when your guests smile and when you have a beer after realizing that this is a very healthful, cheap easy and delicious. Go ahead have that second beer, you deserve it.
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