Easy Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas (Printer-friendly)

A vibrant Tex-Mex dish with roasted shrimp and bell peppers, perfect for quick weeknight meals.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 1/2 tsp chili powder
06 - 1 tsp ground cumin
07 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
08 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
09 - 1/2 tsp onion powder
10 - 1/2 tsp dried oregano
11 - 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
12 - 1 tsp kosher salt
13 - 1/2 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 Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
02 - In a large bowl, combine olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, cayenne (if using), salt, and black pepper. Stir until well blended.
03 - Add shrimp, sliced bell peppers, and onion to the seasoning mixture. Toss thoroughly to ensure even coating.
04 - Spread the shrimp and vegetable mixture in a single even layer on the prepared sheet pan.
05 - Roast in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, until shrimp turn pink and opaque and vegetables are tender. Avoid overcooking shrimp.
06 - Remove from oven, squeeze fresh lime juice over the mixture, and serve immediately with warm tortillas, cilantro, sour cream, and avocado as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything cooks on one pan, so cleanup is almost nonexistent and you can actually relax after dinner.
  • The smoky spice blend clings to the shrimp and vegetables, creating those crispy caramelized edges you crave in restaurant fajitas.
  • It takes just half an hour from start to finish, making it perfect for nights when youre starving but refuse to compromise on flavor.
  • Customizing toppings means everyone at the table gets exactly what they want, from extra lime to a dollop of cool sour cream.
02 -
  • Pat the shrimp completely dry before tossing them with the seasoning, or the moisture will prevent that beautiful caramelization.
  • Do not overcook the shrimp, they turn rubbery in seconds, so pull the pan at the first sign of opaque pink.
  • Spread everything in a true single layer, crowding the pan creates steam instead of the crispy edges that make fajitas irresistible.
  • Warm your tortillas before serving, cold tortillas crack and tear, ruining the whole fajita experience.
03 -
  • Line your sheet pan with foil or parchment to eliminate scrubbing, and you can even use the same pan for warming tortillas if you work quickly.
  • Toss the vegetables with the seasoning first, then add the shrimp last so you can pull them early if needed without disturbing the peppers.
  • Keep a close eye during the final minutes of roasting, shrimp go from perfectly tender to rubbery faster than you think.
  • Double the spice blend and store the extra in a jar for next time, it works on chicken, fish, or even roasted chickpeas.
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