Easy Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas
Sheet pan shrimp fajitas are a Tex-Mex dish made by cooking shrimp, sliced bell peppers, onions, and seasonings on a sheet pan in the oven. Sheet pan shrimp fajitas have a savory, slightly spicy, and smoky flavor from the seasoning blend of chili powder, cumin, garlic, and smoked paprika. It is a delicious and well-balanced combination of flavors and textures!
Ingredients
Shrimp and Vegetables
- 300 g shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 green bell peppers, sliced thin
- 2 red bell peppers, sliced thin
- 0.5 red onion, sliced thin
Fajitas seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
- 1 tsp salt
- several turns freshly ground pepper
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp chili flakes
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 0,5 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp dry oregano
For serving
- 1 lime
- 1 bunch of fresh cilantro
- tortillas, warmed
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F). Line a sheet pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- Mix together spices for the fajita seasoning.
- Slice the bell peppers and onions. Cover the bell peppers and onions with olive oil and half the fajita seasoning until well-coated.
- Place the vegetables in a single layer on the sheet pan and roast in the oven for 15-20 minutes.
- Coat the shrimp with the remaining spices and olive oil.
- Add the seasoned shrimp to the pan with vegetables and roast for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and cooked.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the cooked shrimp and vegetables, and sprinkle with fresh cilantro, if desired.
- Serve the Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas hot with warm tortillas, salsa, sour cream, and guacamole on the side. Enjoy!