COURSE:
Lunch, Main Course
Prawn Fajitas: A Fresh and Zesty Twist on a Tex-Mex Classic
Prawn Fajitas are a vibrant and delicious take on the traditional fajita, combining tender, juicy prawns with sautéed bell peppers and onions for a light yet flavourful meal. Perfectly seasoned with a blend of smoky spices, these prawns cook quickly, making this dish an excellent option for a speedy weeknight dinner or a weekend gathering with friends. Wrapped in warm tortillas and topped with your favourite fresh garnishes, prawn fajitas are a delightful way to bring a touch of the coast to your Tex-Mex spread.
Cooking prawns in an Instant Pot ensures they remain plump and tender, absorbing the bold fajita spices without losing their natural sweetness. Paired with caramelised onions and colourful peppers, the prawns create a beautiful balance of textures and flavours. In just minutes, you can have a restaurant-quality dish that’s both impressive and simple to prepare.
These prawn fajitas are versatile and easily customisable. Add a squeeze of fresh lime, a dollop of sour cream, or some guacamole to enhance the freshness. You can also pair them with rice, beans, or a side of salsa for a complete meal. Whether you’re craving something light and fresh or looking to impress guests, prawn fajitas are sure to be a hit at the table.
Prawn Fajitas
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cook Time:
9 minutes
Servings:
4 servings
Total Time:
14 minutes
Product:
Vortex Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 450g raw prawns thawed
- 3 small mixed bell peppers sliced
- 1 small yellow onion sliced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil divided
- 1 1/2 tablespoon fajita seasoning divided
For Serving
- 4 tortillas
- Salsa
- 1 avocado sliced
- Sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 190°C for 5 minutes
- Meanwhile, season the vegetables. Toss with half of the oil and 1/2 tbsp of fajita seasoning. Add the vegetables to the Air Fryer basket and Air fry for 3 minutes.
- As the vegetables are being air fried, season the prawns with the rest of the oil and fajita seasoning.
- When the 3 minutes are up, with a spatula move the vegetables to one side of the air fryer basket, and add the shrimp to the other half.
- Air fry for 6 minutes at 190°C flipping halfway through. Mix everything together and serve.
- Assemble the fajitas over tortillas, and top with your favourite toppings (salsa, guacamole or avocado slices, and sour cream).
Prawn Fajitas
COURSE:
Lunch, Main Course
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cook Time:
9 minutes
Servings:
4 servings
Total Time:
14 minutes
Product:
Vortex Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 450g raw prawns thawed
- 3 small mixed bell peppers sliced
- 1 small yellow onion sliced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil divided
- 1 1/2 tablespoon fajita seasoning divided
For Serving
- 4 tortillas
- Salsa
- 1 avocado sliced
- Sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 190°C for 5 minutes
- Meanwhile, season the vegetables. Toss with half of the oil and 1/2 tbsp of fajita seasoning. Add the vegetables to the Air Fryer basket and Air fry for 3 minutes.
- As the vegetables are being air fried, season the prawns with the rest of the oil and fajita seasoning.
- When the 3 minutes are up, with a spatula move the vegetables to one side of the air fryer basket, and add the shrimp to the other half.
- Air fry for 6 minutes at 190°C flipping halfway through. Mix everything together and serve.
- Assemble the fajitas over tortillas, and top with your favourite toppings (salsa, guacamole or avocado slices, and sour cream).
Prawn Fajitas: A Fresh and Zesty Twist on a Tex-Mex Classic
Prawn Fajitas are a vibrant and delicious take on the traditional fajita, combining tender, juicy prawns with sautéed bell peppers and onions for a light yet flavourful meal. Perfectly seasoned with a blend of smoky spices, these prawns cook quickly, making this dish an excellent option for a speedy weeknight dinner or a weekend gathering with friends. Wrapped in warm tortillas and topped with your favourite fresh garnishes, prawn fajitas are a delightful way to bring a touch of the coast to your Tex-Mex spread.
Cooking prawns in an Instant Pot ensures they remain plump and tender, absorbing the bold fajita spices without losing their natural sweetness. Paired with caramelised onions and colourful peppers, the prawns create a beautiful balance of textures and flavours. In just minutes, you can have a restaurant-quality dish that’s both impressive and simple to prepare.
These prawn fajitas are versatile and easily customisable. Add a squeeze of fresh lime, a dollop of sour cream, or some guacamole to enhance the freshness. You can also pair them with rice, beans, or a side of salsa for a complete meal. Whether you’re craving something light and fresh or looking to impress guests, prawn fajitas are sure to be a hit at the table.
