Easy Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas (Printable)

Juicy shrimp and bell peppers roasted with bold Tex-Mex spices for a quick flavorful meal.

# What You'll 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 - 1 ½ 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 Steps:

01 - Heat the oven to 425°F and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
02 - Combine olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, cayenne pepper (if using), kosher salt, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl and mix thoroughly.
03 - Add shrimp, bell pepper strips, and red onion wedges to the bowl. Toss to evenly coat everything with the seasoning blend.
04 - Spread the shrimp and vegetable mixture in a single, uniform layer on the prepared sheet pan.
05 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until shrimp are pink and opaque and vegetables are tender. Avoid overcooking shrimp.
06 - Remove from oven, squeeze fresh lime juice over the shrimp and vegetables, and serve immediately with warmed tortillas, chopped cilantro, and optional sour cream or avocado.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything cooks on one pan, so cleanup is just tossing foil and youre done in two minutes.
  • The shrimp stay tender and sweet while the peppers get those caramelized edges that make everyone fight over the crispy bits.
  • You can double or triple the recipe without any extra effort, just grab another sheet pan.
02 -
  • Do not leave the shrimp in the oven past 15 minutes or they will turn into little pink erasers, check them at 12 and pull them when they just turn opaque.
  • If your peppers and onions are still raw when the shrimp are done, pull the shrimp off and let the vegetables go another few minutes alone.
  • Marinating the shrimp and vegetables for even 15 minutes before roasting makes the flavors soak in deeper, but honestly I skip it half the time and it still tastes great.
03 -
  • Use parchment paper instead of foil if you want even crispier edges on the vegetables, it lets more air circulate and the cleanup is still just as easy.
  • If your shrimp are different sizes, put the big ones in the center of the pan and the small ones around the edges so they all finish cooking at the same time.
  • Double the spice mix and keep the extra in a jar, then you can make this again in five minutes flat without measuring anything.
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