Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsLa CucharaFajitas Recipe

Fajitas Recipe

Inspired by La Cuchara
Time1h
Serves4

Grilled meats served with sautéed peppers and onions

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Ingredients

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Meat

Method

Preparation of Marinade

  1. 1

    Make the Marinade

    In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

  2. 2

    Marinate the Meats

    Place chicken, shrimp, and steak in a large resealable bag or bowl. Pour the marinade over the meats, ensuring they are well coated. Seal the bag or cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours.

Cooking the Meats

  1. 3

    Preheat the Grill

    Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400-450°F).

  2. 4

    Grill the Chicken and Steak

    Remove the chicken and steak from the marinade, allowing excess marinade to drip off. Grill chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F). Grill steak for about 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare, adjusting time for desired doneness. Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

  3. 5

    Grill the Shrimp

    Skewer the marinated shrimp and grill for about 2-3 minutes per side until opaque and cooked through. Remove from grill and set aside.

Sautéing the Vegetables

  1. 6

    Prepare the Peppers and Onions

    While the meats are grilling, slice the bell peppers and onion into thin strips.

  2. 7

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In a large skillet, add a bit of olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced bell peppers and onion, and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until they are soft and slightly caramelized.

Assembling the Fajitas

  1. 8

    Warm the Tortillas

    In a dry skillet or on the grill, warm the flour tortillas for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.

  2. 9

    Serve

    Slice the grilled chicken and steak into strips. Serve the meats and sautéed vegetables on a platter with warm tortillas, sour cream, guacamole, shredded cheese, and chopped cilantro on the side. Allow everyone to assemble their own fajitas.

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