Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsLa Ristra New Mexican KitchenFajita Platter Recipe

Fajita Platter Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

Choose between chicken, steak, veggie, or shrimp served with fajita veggies, flour tortillas, a side of guacamole, and sour cream with your choice of two sides. (pp)

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Ingredients

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Proteins

Fajita Seasoning

Tortillas and Sides

Method

Preparing the Proteins

  1. 1

    Prepare Chicken

    Slice the chicken breast into thin strips and season with half of the fajita seasoning mixture.

  2. 2

    Prepare Steak

    Slice the steak into thin strips and season with half of the fajita seasoning mixture.

  3. 3

    Prepare Shrimp

    If using shrimp, season with half of the fajita seasoning mixture.

  4. 4

    Prepare Vegetables

    Slice the bell peppers and onion into thin strips.

Cooking the Fajitas

  1. 5

    Cook Chicken

    Heat a tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken strips and cook for 5-7 minutes until fully cooked. Remove and set aside.

  2. 6

    Cook Steak

    In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of oil and cook the steak strips for 3-5 minutes until desired doneness. Remove and set aside.

  3. 7

    Cook Shrimp

    In the same skillet, add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.

  4. 8

    Cook Vegetables

    Add another tablespoon of oil if necessary, then add the bell peppers and onion to the skillet. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.

Preparing Sides

  1. 9

    Cook Rice

    Prepare the rice according to package instructions.

  2. 10

    Heat Refried Beans

    Heat the refried beans in a small saucepan over medium heat until warmed through.

Assembling the Platter

  1. 11

    Warm Tortillas

    Warm the flour tortillas in a dry skillet over low heat for about 30 seconds on each side or wrap them in foil and place in a warm oven.

  2. 12

    Serve

    On a large platter, arrange the cooked proteins, sautéed vegetables, warm tortillas, guacamole, and sour cream. Serve with rice and refried beans on the side.

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