Easy Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas (Print Version)

Juicy shrimp and bell peppers roasted with bold seasonings for a flavorful Tex-Mex dish.

# What You Need:

→ Seafood

01 - 1 pound 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 tablespoons olive oil
05 - 1½ teaspoons chili powder
06 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
07 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
08 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
09 - ½ teaspoon onion powder
10 - ½ teaspoon dried oregano
11 - ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
12 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
13 - ½ teaspoon 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:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F and 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 pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl; stir to blend.
03 - Add shrimp, bell peppers, and onion to the bowl and toss thoroughly until evenly coated with the seasoning mixture.
04 - Spread the shrimp and vegetable mixture in a single even layer on the prepared sheet pan.
05 - Roast in the oven for 12 to 15 minutes, until shrimp are pink and opaque and vegetables are tender; avoid overcooking.
06 - Remove from oven, squeeze fresh lime juice over the contents, and serve immediately with warm tortillas, cilantro, and optional toppings.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything cooks on one pan, so cleanup is as quick as dinner itself.
  • The shrimp stay tender and sweet while the peppers get those caramelized edges that make you fight over the last bite.
  • You can have this on the table faster than most takeout arrives, and it tastes like you actually tried.
02 -
  • Don't overcook the shrimp, they go from perfect to rubbery in about ninety seconds, so watch them closely after the ten-minute mark.
  • If your peppers and onions are cut too thick, they won't soften in time, aim for strips about half an inch wide so everything finishes together.
03 -
  • Let the sheet pan get hot in the oven for a minute before adding the shrimp and veggies, it gives you a better sear and more flavor.
  • If you want deeper color on the peppers, run the pan under the broiler for the last two minutes, but watch it like a hawk so nothing burns.
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