Description
This vibrant Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas recipe offers a quick, flavorful meal perfect for busy weeknights. Juicy shrimp are roasted with a colorful medley of sliced bell peppers and red onion, all seasoned with a smoky blend of spices. Finished with a squeeze of fresh lime and fresh cilantro, these fajitas are served warm in soft tortillas for a delicious, fuss-free dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced thin
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced thin
- 1 orange bell pepper, sliced thin
- 1 small red onion, sliced thin
- 1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Several turns of freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Tortillas, warmed, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it’s hot enough for roasting the shrimp and vegetables perfectly.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the sliced red onion, yellow, red, and orange bell peppers, peeled shrimp, olive oil, kosher salt, freshly ground pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, ground cumin, and smoked paprika. Toss everything well to ensure all the ingredients are evenly coated with the seasoning and oil.
- Lightly spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Spread the seasoned shrimp, bell peppers, and onions evenly across the prepared baking sheet in a single layer to allow for even cooking.
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast for approximately 8 minutes, allowing the shrimp to start cooking and the vegetables to soften.
- After 8 minutes, switch the oven setting to broil and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Broiling at this stage helps to slightly char and caramelize the vegetables and ensures the shrimp are fully cooked through.
- Remove the sheet pan from the oven and immediately squeeze fresh lime juice over the mixture. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro for an added burst of fresh flavor.
- Spoon the shrimp and pepper mixture into warmed tortillas and serve immediately for a delicious, wholesome meal.
Notes
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less chili powder according to your preference.
- Feel free to substitute other vegetables such as zucchini or mushrooms.
- This recipe is perfect for meal prep; store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Oven Roasting
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 232
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg