Scrumptious Steak and Shrimp Fajita
Steak and shrimp fajitas are a delicious, crowd-pleasing meal that everyone will love. This fajita recipe is easy to make, with steak cooked in a tasty marinade and shrimp in a butter sauce. This fajita can be served with traditional sides like rice, guacamole and salsa for a truly amazing dining experience.
On our days off, my best friend, Devon and I used to eat occasionally at the Mexican restaurant we used to work at. We almost always got the San Antonio fajita which was basically a steak and onion fajita. The steak was a nice sirloin and the cooks used to grill it whole, then slice it and lay it lovingly on a bed of sautéd Vidalia onions.
So, why did we add shrimp to our fajitas?
Because we knew the garlicy shrimp we used to serve would go wonderfully with the steak and onions!
Here is my version of that much loved fajita.
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Helpful tips
- If you don’t buy grass fed beef, I strongly encourage you to do so. You can actually taste the difference.
- I usually buy a strip of sirloin steak tips and cut it myself.
- Marinate the steak for at least an hour.
- You can use either fresh shrimp or frozen as I do. I always put a colander in the sink and place the shrimp in it. I run cold water over the shrimp every few minutes to help it defrost.
- This is a three pan meal but it is worth the extra pan washing.
- Want extra flavor? Add chopped cilantro and a squeeze of fresh lime juice to the marinade.
- I like to serve this dish with flour tortillas but hubby likes corn tortillas.
How to make steak and shrimp fajita
Step one
Gather marinade ingredients – Worcestershire sauce, cumin, chipotle powder and garlic powder. (A)
Step two
Place the cut sirloin in a gallon bag and add Worcestershire sauce, cumin, chipotle and garlic powder. Massage the bag so the sirloin is coated by the ingredients and place it on the counter for an hour.
Step three
Thaw and take the shells off the shrimp and devein them. Place them in the fridge until you are ready to cook them.
Step four
Cut the onions into rings and the pepper in half and in slices. (B)
Step five
Heat wok or large sauté pan on medium. Once it has heated up, add oil and let that heat for a minute before adding the onion and peppers. Sauté for 10 minutes. (C)
Step six
Add chipotle powder, Worcestershire sauce, crushed garlic, salt and pepper to the vegetables and continue to sauté them for 5 minutes.
Step seven
Take the steak out of the marinade bag and the shrimp out of the refrigerator. (D)
Step eight
I get my two sauté pans and heat them on medium. In one I add 2 tablespoons olive oil and then add 2 tablespoons butter in the other.
Step nine
Put the steak in the olive oil pan and sauté for 10 minutes, turning the steak every few minutes to brown all the sides.
Step ten
Add shrimp and garlic to the butter pan and sauté for 5 minutes, flipping them every minute. The shrimp will turn pink and opaque.
Step eleven
Add the steak and shrimp to the wok to join the vegetables and stir.
Embellishments
Step twelve
Gather the ingredients to build the fajita – refried beans (this is a can, but I’ve remade this recipe and used my homemade instant pot refried beans instead), flour or corn tortillas, salsa, guacamole, cheese, and sour cream. (E)
Step thirteen
Smear refried beans on the tortilla and sprinkle shredded cheese on top. (F)
Step fourteen
Add steak, shrimp and vegetables. (G)
Step fifteen
Dollop guacamole and sour cream. (H)
Roll the Fajitas
Here’s a photo of my old post. Christopher wasn’t home to help me hold the fajita, so I stuck a toothpick in the fajita to keep it together.
Now let’s see the bowl of steak and shrimp fajita.
When I remade this recipe, I placed my steak and shrimp fajitas in a taco holder. The only thing I didn’t do, is add the sour cream and guacamole. I’ll do that when I eat these delicious fajitas.
Yummy!
Let’s look at it from above.
Doesn’t that look good?
I hope you enjoyed this recipe! Christopher and I loved eating these steak and shrimp fajitas.
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Steak and Shrimp Fajita
Ingredients
Steak Marinade
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoons chipotle powder depending how spicy you like it
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Meat
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1.09 pounds strips sirloin tips cut into chunks
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 pound shrimp shelled and deveined
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
Vegetables
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 onions medium, cut in slices
- 2 red bell peppers cut in strips
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 3 cloves garlic crushed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon chipotle powder
- 8 Flour tortillas
Add ons
- 10 ounce refried beans can
- Sour cream
- Guacamole
- Mexican cheese
Instructions
- Place steak in a gallon ziplock bag along with the marinade: Worcestershire sauce, cumin, chipotle and garlic powder1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce, 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/4 teaspoons chipotle powder, 1.09 pounds strips sirloin tips, 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Zip the bag and shake and massage the ingredients. Place bag in fridge for one hour
- Shell and devein shrimp and place in fridge1 pound shrimp
- Heat a sauté pan on medium and add 2 tablespoons olive oil. Once that has heated up, add onions and bell peppers, sauté for 10 minutes2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 onions, 2 red bell peppers
- Add 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, 2 shakes of chipotle and 3 cloves crushed garlic and sauté another for 5 minutes2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper, 1/8 teaspoon chipotle powder, 3 cloves garlic
- Heat 2 sauté pans on medium and add 2 tablespoons olive oil in one and 2 tablespoons butter in the other.2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons butter
- Add drained steak in the olive oil pan and sauté for 10 minutes, turning to brown all sides.
- Add shrimp in butter pan and sauté for 5 minutes, until it they are pink and opaque.
- When the shrimp and steak are done, place them on the sautéed vegetables and toss. Transfer to a bowl so it stops cooking.
- Lay out flour tortilla, add refried beans and Mexican cheese.8 Flour tortillas, 10 ounce refried beans, Mexican cheese
- Add steak, shrimp and veggies on the beans
- Add guac and sour cream if you likeSour cream, Guacamole
- Pick up steak and shrimp fajita filled flour tortilla and bite
- Smile
- Enjoy
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- If you don’t buy grass fed beef, I strongly encourage you to do so. You can actually taste the difference.
- I usually buy a strip of sirloin steak tips and cut it myself.
- Marinate the steak for at least an hour.
- You can use either fresh shrimp or frozen as I do. I always put a colander in the sink and place the shrimp in it. I run cold water over the shrimp every few minutes to help it defrost.
- This is a three pan meal but it is worth the extra pan washing.
- Want extra flavor? Add chopped cilantro and a squeeze of fresh lime juice to the marinade.
- I like to serve this dish with flour tortillas but hubby likes corn tortillas.
Nutrition
Originally published on February of 2017.
From lighting up stages with her BA in theater to crafting delightful dishes and cocktails, Elaine Benoit's journey is a testament to passion's transformative power. As the CEO of Dishes Delish, she offers a blend of healthy, comforting recipes and exquisitely crafted cocktails. Beyond the kitchen, Elaine voiced her culinary adventures on her podcast, "Dishing," and co-owns Food Blogger Help, extending her expertise to guide budding food bloggers to success. Whether it's for a heartwarming dish or insights into food blogging, Elaine's diverse experiences make her a beacon in the culinary digital landscape.
Beautiful dish! I love Simply Organic spices too!
Linda, Me too! I always try to use them. I’m slowly switching all my spices over to them.
I love shrimp and steak together and this looks delicious and simple. I am definitely going to have to try this one!
Luci! I love surf and turf! Thanks!
I worked in a bar when I was a student, best job in the world period, well apart from one thing, the pay was terrible. I love the sound of this fajita, surf and turf really works for me.
Lol. I loved working in a bar/restaurant. When I bartended, I made so much money! Thanks Brian, surf and turf also works for me. 🙂
Mexican Surf & Turf, totally loving this. It would be a good one to do on the BBQ as well
Sara! Totally!
I’ve always felt that Taco Tuesday should be Fajita Tuesday…due to my obsession for fajitas! These look amazingly wonderful and perfect for dinner tonight! Woo!
Sarah! Yes, that’s a great idea. I’d much prefer a fajita over a taco!! Thank you!
Love a good fajita! These look really good and love reading all your stories, keep it coming!
This is a great fajita recipe, Elaine! I haven’t tried it yet, but it’s definitely worth the effort.
Agness! Thanks so much!!
Love the surf ‘n turf vibe you’ve got going with this dish!
Me too Claire! Thanks.
I know this is delicious because you’ve made it for me!
Fajitas are always such a hit. Love that you combined steak and shrimp for a little bit of surf & turf Mexican!
Thanks so much Kathryn! I adore fajitas!
We have to try this for our next taco night! I never thought of surf and turf on the same taco. It will be a huge hit with all the men in my household!
It’s so delicious! Thank you Leslie! I hope they/you enjoy them!
I ALWAYS order steak fajitas when I eat at a Mexican restaurant. It’s just something about the way they cook the meat. This looks like something even my kiddos would eat. I’m pinning this for an upcoming meal!
Yay! Thanks Lisa! I hope you all enjoy them!
I love Steak Fajitas and it always reminds me of home! This is such an easy recipe to make and a keeper. Thanks for the great photos, too. My friends will love this when I make some next week!
Thanks Matt! I hope you enjoy them when you make them.
I love fajitas! And I love the versatility even with all of these ingredients. Throw that in a salad and you have a delicious flavorful salad as well. Great recipe!
Thanks Katie! I love a how versatile and fun fajitas are! 🙂
Gosh, I keep forgetting just how easy it is to make fajitas. These look scrumptious! Goin’ on this week’s menu for sure!
Thanks Catherine! I agree, the hardest part of this recipe, is waiting the hour for the steak to marinate! 😉
I love the combination of steak and shrimp. It goes so well together in fajitas and tacos too.
Thanks Dannii, I totally agree 🙂
This is such an awesome idea! LOVE IT! The flavors you have going on sound so delicious, I can’t wait to try it! Pinning for later!
Thanks so much Carrie! It’s very yummy!
I’m a huge fan of fajitas but I’ve never had surf and turf ones before! Such a brilliant idea and I bet they taste amazing.
They are so delicious, Corina!! 🙂
Our whole family LOVES Mexican food. I know this would be a hit. With some homemade tortillas, this would be a fun dinner for the weekend. Easy, delicious….and leftovers are always welcome for another meal.
Thanks Gloria! Exactly! I love this leftover on salads and just by itself.
This looks so delicious!! I would love to make this next Tuesday at #tacotuesday. Thanks for sharing!
Surf and Turf is such a great way to have a classed up night in! A crowd pleaser too, because you can skip the beef or the shrimp depending on where your taste lie, but I’ll take them both!
Thanks Lauren. I agree 🙂 though I never skip either the shrimp or steak :).
Yum! Looks so good! I typically use a shredded beef in my surf and turf. I”ve never done chunks of sirloin before! I’ll have to give this new method a try!
Thanks Amanda! The sirloin makes it scrumptious and you get a mouthful!
Looks like taco Tuesday is going to be featuring fajitas for us this week! And I’m positive there won’t be a single complaint!
Yay Lorie! I hope you all enjoy it!
It’s been far too long since I’ve made fajitas! Thanks for the inspiration! STEAK and SHRIMP were meant for each other, especially wrapped up in a delicious tortilla! YUM!
Thanks Krista. I love the combo and I agree with you about them be meant for each other! I hope you enjoy them!
Huge fan of Mexican food and fajita, a simple yet flavourful meal for any busy nights. The steak and shrimp combo works best for Mexican food.
Thanks Jagruti! I agree about the combo going well together!! 🙂
This is such a great combo for fajitas! Love the added chipotle powder for a bit of a kick!
Thanks Andrea! If my hubby liked the heat from the spice, I’d put more chipotle powder as I love the flavor!
Fajitas looks amazingly delicious and for someone who loves Mexican food this is real treat. The flavors are so good and it’s so easy to make. Going to try it soon
Thanks Jo! I hope you enjoy it!
I have never made fajitas. I don’t know why they aren’t on my radar more often. But, this version of surf and turf looks perfect! I would LOVE this for dinner!
Thanks so much Sara. Fajitas are pretty easy to make and so satisfying!
Terrific combo in this recipe. Mexican food is the best for sheer variety of flavor, texture and sensation. The balance of veggies with the steak and shrimp is really nice, too.
You are a doll, Chris. Well, not a real doll, but that’s my way of appreciating you.