Description
Learn how to make delicious Shrimp and Crab Stuffed Fajita Wraps Baked to perfection. This easy recipe is perfect for a flavorful meal everyone will love!
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined (450 g)
- 8 oz lump crab meat (225 g)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (15 ml)
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin (5 g)
- 1 tsp chili powder (5 g)
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (2.5 g)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (100 g)
- 1/2 cup sour cream (120 ml)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (10 g)
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the sliced red and green bell peppers and yellow onion to the skillet.
- Sauté the vegetables until they begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic, ground cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika.
- Season the vegetables with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
- Gently fold in the lump crab meat, mixing until well combined.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and set aside.
- Lay out the flour tortillas on a flat surface.
- Divide the shrimp and crab mixture evenly among the tortillas.
- Sprinkle shredded Monterey Jack cheese over the filling in each tortilla.
- Roll up each tortilla tightly, folding in the sides as you roll.
- Place the wraps seam-side down in a baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, until heated through and the cheese is melted.
- Remove the wraps from the oven and let them cool slightly.
- Serve the wraps with a dollop of sour cream.
- Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro.
- Serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the wraps.
Notes
- Consider using whole wheat tortillas for a healthier twist.
- Add diced jalapeños for an extra kick of heat.
- Toast wraps in a skillet before baking for a crispier texture.
