Juicy shrimp and colorful peppers roast with smoky fajita spices for a fast dinner with minimal cleanup.
Sheet-Pan Shrimp Fajitas Recipe
Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 18 minutes Total: 33 minutes Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium red onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1 1/4 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas, warmed
- Lime wedges, cilantro, and sliced avocado for serving
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 425°F. Place a large rimmed sheet pan in the oven while it heats.
- Mix chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Toss peppers and onion with 1 tablespoon oil, half the spice mixture, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Carefully spread the vegetables on the hot pan. Roast for 10 minutes.
- Pat the shrimp dry. Toss with the remaining oil, spices, salt, and lime juice. Stir the vegetables, add shrimp in one layer, and roast 6 to 8 minutes until the shrimp are opaque and pearly.
- Serve immediately in warm tortillas with lime, cilantro, and avocado.
Why this recipe works
Preheating the sheet pan starts browning the vegetables right away. Giving peppers a head start prevents the quick-cooking shrimp from becoming rubbery.
Helpful tips
- Pat shrimp dry so they roast instead of steaming.
- Choose shrimp of similar size for even cooking.
- Use corn tortillas for a gluten-free meal, checking the package label.
Storage and reheating
Refrigerate shrimp and vegetables within 2 hours for up to 3 days. Reheat gently to 165°F and assemble with fresh tortillas.
Food-safety note: Cook shrimp until pearly, opaque, and curled. Avoid cross-contamination from raw seafood.
Estimated nutrition
Per serving: 390 calories, 31 g protein, 40 g carbohydrates, and 13 g fat. Estimates vary by brands and portions.
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