Easy Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas (Printable)

Juicy shrimp and bell peppers roasted with bold Tex-Mex spices on a sheet pan.

# What You 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 Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
02 - In a large bowl, mix olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, cayenne pepper if using, kosher salt, and black pepper until well blended.
03 - Add the shrimp, sliced bell peppers, and onion to the seasoning mixture. Toss thoroughly until evenly coated.
04 - Spread the shrimp and vegetables evenly in a single layer on the prepared sheet pan.
05 - Roast in the oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until shrimp turn pink and opaque and vegetables are tender but still crisp. Avoid overcooking the shrimp.
06 - Remove from oven and squeeze fresh lime juice over the shrimp and vegetables. Serve immediately with warm tortillas, chopped cilantro, and optional toppings such as sour cream or sliced avocado.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Everything cooks on one pan, so you can spend more time setting the table and less time scrubbing pots.
  • The shrimp stay juicy and the peppers get just the right amount of char without any flipping or stirring.
  • You can prep it all in the morning, leave it in the fridge, and roast it right before dinner.
02 -
  • Shrimp cook fast, so keep an eye on the timer and pull them out the second they turn pink or they'll go from tender to tough in under a minute.
  • If your peppers and onions are cut too thick, they won't soften in time, so aim for strips about half an inch wide.
  • Don't skip the lime squeeze at the end because it cuts through the richness of the oil and makes everything taste like it came from a restaurant.
03 -
  • Pat the shrimp completely dry with paper towels before tossing them in the seasoning, or the spices will slide right off and pool on the pan.
  • If you marinate everything for 20 minutes before roasting, the flavors get deeper and the shrimp turn even more tender.
  • Use the highest oven rack so the tops of the peppers blister and char just a little, adding a smoky sweetness you can't get any other way.
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