Easy Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas (Printable)

Juicy shrimp and bell peppers roasted with bold spices for a vibrant, quick Tex-Mex dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Seafood

01 - 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined

→ Vegetables

02 - 2 large bell peppers, sliced into strips
03 - 1 medium red onion, sliced into thin wedges

→ Fajita Seasoning

04 - 2 tbsp olive oil
05 - 1 ½ tsp chili powder
06 - 1 tsp ground cumin
07 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
08 - ½ tsp garlic powder
09 - ½ tsp onion powder
10 - ½ tsp dried oregano
11 - ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
12 - 1 tsp kosher salt
13 - ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper

→ To Serve

14 - 8 small flour or corn tortillas, warmed
15 - 1 lime, cut into wedges
16 - Fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
17 - Sour cream (optional)
18 - Sliced avocado or guacamole (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or foil.
02 - Combine olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, cayenne (if using), salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix thoroughly.
03 - Add shrimp, sliced bell peppers, and onion to the bowl. Toss until evenly coated with the seasoning.
04 - Spread the shrimp and vegetable mixture in a single, even layer on the prepared sheet pan.
05 - Roast for 12 to 15 minutes until shrimp are pink and opaque and vegetables are tender, taking care not to overcook.
06 - Remove from oven and squeeze fresh lime juice over the shrimp and vegetables.
07 - Serve immediately with warm tortillas, chopped cilantro, and optional toppings like sour cream or avocado.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • Everything cooks on one pan, so cleanup is just a quick wipe and youre done.
  • The shrimp stay juicy and the peppers get those charred edges that make fajitas taste like they came from a sizzling skillet.
  • You can have dinner on the table in half an hour, even on nights when ordering takeout feels like too much effort.
02 -
  • Dont overcook the shrimp, they go from perfect to rubbery in about two minutes, so pull the pan out as soon as they turn opaque.
  • If your vegetables are still firm when the shrimp are done, pull the shrimp off and give the veggies another few minutes alone in the oven.
  • Pat the shrimp completely dry before seasoning or the spices will slide right off and pool on the pan.
03 -
  • Use parchment paper instead of foil if you want the vegetables to char more, foil reflects heat and parchment lets it through.
  • If you like things spicy, add a sliced jalapeño to the sheet pan before roasting for real heat that mellows just enough in the oven.
  • Always taste your seasoning mix before tossing, some chili powders are saltier than others and you might need to adjust.
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