Description
This vibrant Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas recipe combines succulent shrimp with colorful bell peppers and red onions, all perfectly seasoned and baked on a single sheet pan for an easy, flavorful meal. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s a quick and healthy option ideal for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
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)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Spices & Seasonings
- 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 F to prepare for baking the shrimp fajitas.
- Prepare and Season Ingredients: Place the shrimp, sliced red onion, and sliced bell peppers onto a large rimmed sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle the garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, cumin, sea salt, and black pepper evenly over the ingredients. Toss everything together to ensure the shrimp and vegetables are fully coated in the spices. Spread the mixture out into a single layer across the pan.
- Bake the Fajitas: Place the sheet pan in the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes, or until the shrimp turns pink and is no longer opaque, indicating it is cooked through.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the sheet pan from the oven. Immediately squeeze the juice of the lime over the shrimp and vegetables, then toss gently to combine the flavors. Serve the fajitas hot, either on their own, wrapped in small tortillas, or over rice. Garnish with roughly chopped cilantro if desired.
Notes
- Ensure shrimp is peeled and deveined for the best texture and flavor.
- Use a rimmed sheet pan to prevent juices from spilling during baking.
- Adjust spices according to your taste preferences; add more cumin or paprika for a smokier flavor.
- Serve with warm tortillas or rice to make a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days and reheated gently.
