Description
This Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas recipe offers a quick and flavorful meal featuring perfectly seasoned shrimp, red onions, and bell peppers cooked together on a single sheet pan. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s a hassle-free, vibrant dish ideal for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Serve it with warm tortillas or rice and garnish with fresh lime and cilantro for a zesty finish.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 small red onion (sliced into ¼ inch strips)
- 4 bell peppers (deseeded and sliced into ¼ inch strips)
Seasoning and Oil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Additional
- 1 lime (halved)
- Optional for topping – roughly chopped cilantro
- Optional for serving – small tortillas or rice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it reaches the ideal temperature for roasting the shrimp and vegetables evenly.
- Prepare the sheet pan: Place the peeled and deveined shrimp, sliced red onion, and bell peppers in a large rimmed sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle evenly with garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, cumin, dried oregano, sea salt, and ground black pepper. Toss everything thoroughly to coat the shrimp and vegetables with the spices.
- Arrange for cooking: Spread the shrimp and vegetable mixture into a single layer on the sheet pan to allow for even cooking and roasting.
- Bake the fajitas: Place the sheet pan in the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and are opaque, indicating they are fully cooked.
- Finish and serve: Remove the sheet pan from the oven and immediately squeeze the lime juice over the shrimp and vegetables. Toss gently to combine all flavors. Serve the fajitas hot, either as is, wrapped in small tortillas, or accompanied by rice. Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired.
Notes
- Do not overcook the shrimp; they should be pink and opaque but tender and juicy.
- Use a rimmed sheet pan to prevent any juices from spilling in the oven.
- If preferred, substitute bell peppers with a mix of colors for a vibrant presentation.
- Adding fresh cilantro at the end enhances the freshness and aroma of the dish.
- For a gluten-free meal, serve with corn tortillas or rice instead of wheat tortillas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
