Fajita Shrimp Over Rice Recipe

Name: Fajita Shrimp Over Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup white rice; 5 teaspoons fajita seasoning mix, divided (store-bought or homemade); 2 tablespoons flour; 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 small onion, halved and thinly sliced; 1 sweet red pepper, halved and sliced into strips; 1/4 cup dry white wine (such as Chardonnay); 1/2 cup seafood stock (can sub chicken stock); juice of one lime; 1 cup chopped fresh pineapple (okay to use canned); 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Servings: persons

1 cup white rice
5 teaspoons fajita seasoning mix, divided (store-bought or homemade)
2 tablespoons flour
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 sweet red pepper, halved and sliced into strips
1/4 cup dry white wine (such as Chardonnay)
1/2 cup seafood stock (can sub chicken stock)
juice of one lime
1 cup chopped fresh pineapple (okay to use canned)
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
3 tablespoons chopped cilantro

1
Cook rice according to package directions, adding 1 1/2 teaspoons fajita seasoning mix to cooking water. Set aside and keep warm.
2
In a small bowl, mix together flour and remaining fajita seasoning mix. Pour over shrimp, toss to coat and set aside.
3
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.
4
Add wine and reduce by half. Add stock and reduce by half. Add lime juice and cook for 2 minutes.
5
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.
6
Divide rice between four bowls and add shrimp and vegetables.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup white rice, 5 teaspoons fajita seasoning mix, divided (store-bought or homemade), 2 tablespoons flour, 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined, and more.

Yes, Fajita Shrimp Over Rice falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Fajita Shrimp Over Rice

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