Easy Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas (Print Version)

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

# 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 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 Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or foil.
02 - In a large bowl, combine olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, cayenne pepper if using, salt, and black pepper. Stir to blend thoroughly.
03 - Add shrimp, bell pepper strips, and onion wedges to the bowl and toss 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 the shrimp.
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 Tips:

01 -
  • Everything cooks on one pan, so theres almost no cleanup and you can relax while dinner roasts.
  • The smoky spice blend clings to every piece of shrimp and pepper, giving you bold flavor without any marinating time.
  • Its flexible enough to feed a crowd or just yourself on a weeknight when you want something that tastes like effort but takes none.
02 -
  • Pat the shrimp completely dry before tossing them with the spices, any extra moisture will make them steam instead of roast and theyll turn out soggy.
  • Dont skip spreading everything in a single layer, overlapping vegetables and shrimp will cook unevenly and youll end up with some pieces burnt and others undercooked.
  • Set a timer and check at 12 minutes, shrimp go from perfect to rubbery in less than a minute and theres no coming back from that.
03 -
  • Use parchment paper instead of foil if you want zero cleanup, it peels right off and you can toss it without scrubbing.
  • For deeper flavor, toss everything together and let it sit in the fridge for 20 minutes before roasting, the spices will soak in and the final dish tastes even bolder.
  • Always warm your tortillas, cold tortillas tear and dont fold well, a quick wrap in foil and a few minutes in the oven makes them pliable and delicious.
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