Fajita Shrimp Over Rice Recipes

FAJITA SHRIMP OVER RICE

Steps:

• Cook rice according to package directions, adding 1 1/2 teaspoons fajita seasoning mix to cooking water. Set aside and keep warm.
• In a small bowl, mix together flour and remaining fajita seasoning mix. Pour over shrimp, toss to coat and set aside.
• Heat oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add onion and pepper and cook for about 10 minutes or until soft and slightly browned.
• Add wine and reduce by half. Add stock and reduce by half. Add lime juice and cook for 2 minutes.
• Add shrimp and pineapple and cook about 4 minutes, stirring to coat. Add butter and cook another 2 minutes. Sauce should be thickened slightly and shrimp should be done. Stir in cilantro.
• Divide rice between four bowls and add shrimp and vegetables.

FAJITA BUTTERFLY SHRIMP WITH CILANTRO RICE

Steps:

• COOK shrimp and rice according to package instructions.
• HEAT oil in skillet and saute peppers, onions, and garlic for 5-7 minutes.
• ADD cooked shrimp and cumin to skillet and saute an additional 2-3 minutes, season to taste with salt and pepper.
• TOSS cooked rice with chopped cilantro and chile powder.
• PLATE a single serving of rice and spoon stir fry mixture over the rice.
• SERVE and enjoy!

FAJITA BUTTERFLY SHRIMP WITH CILANTRO RICE

Steps:

• Prepare jumbo butterfly shrimp and rice according to package directions. Heat oil in skillet and saute peppers, onions, and garlic for 5-7 minutes. Add cooked shrimp and cumin to skillet and saute an additional 2-3 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Toss cooked rice with chopped cilantro and chili powder. Plate a single serving of rice and spoon stir fry mixture over the rice.

FAJITA CHICKEN & RICE SKILLET

Steps:

• Melt 1 tablespoon Spread in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken, stirring frequently, 5 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked. Remove chicken and set aside.
• Melt remaining 1 tablespoon Spread in same skillet and cook green peppers, onion and chili powder, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in water and Knorr® Rice Sides™ - Cheddar Broccoli and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer covered 7 minutes or until rice is tender.
• Return chicken to skillet; heat through. Serve, if desired, with warmed flour tortillas, lime wedges, sour cream and finely chopped fresh cilantro.

SHRIMP FAJITAS

Steps:

• Add shrimp, salt, cumin, chile powder, oregano, garlic, lime juice to a large bowl or heavy duty zip-top plastic bag.
• Toss until spices are distributed and shrimp is well coated.
• Let marinate for 10 minutes.
• Heat oil in a large skillet (cast-iron is best).
• Add the green onions and peppers; cook and stir occasionally 2 minutes or until slightly softened.
• Add the shrimp and marinade; cook and stir constantly about 3 minutes or until the shrimp are pink.
• Spoon shrimp and vegetables into warmed tortillas; garnish with sour cream, cilantro and onion if desired.
• Fold up and eat.