Description
This vibrant and easy Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas recipe combines succulent shrimp with colorful bell peppers and red onion, seasoned with a flavorful blend of spices and baked together on one sheet pan for a quick, nutritious meal perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 small red onion (sliced into ¼ inch strips)
- 4 bell peppers (deseeded and sliced into ¼ inch strips)
Seasonings
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Optional Toppings and Sides
- 1 lime (halved, for squeezing)
- Roughly chopped cilantro (optional topping)
- Small tortillas or rice (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to allow it to reach the right temperature for baking the shrimp and vegetables evenly.
- Prepare the sheet pan: On a large rimmed sheet pan, combine the peeled and deveined shrimp with the sliced red onion and bell peppers. Drizzle the olive oil over them.
- Season the ingredients: Sprinkle garlic powder, paprika, dried oregano, onion powder, ground cumin, sea salt, and black pepper evenly over the shrimp and vegetables. Toss everything thoroughly to ensure all pieces are well coated in the spice blend.
- Arrange for baking: Spread the shrimp, onion, and pepper mixture in a single layer across the sheet pan for even cooking and caramelization on the vegetables.
- Bake the fajitas: Place the sheet pan in the preheated oven and bake for about 10 minutes, or until the shrimp turns pink and loses its translucence, indicating it’s fully cooked.
- Add finishing touch: Remove the pan from the oven and squeeze fresh lime juice over the shrimp and vegetables. Toss gently to combine the flavors.
- Serve: Serve the shrimp fajitas immediately, either on their own, wrapped in small tortillas, or accompanied by rice. Optionally, garnish with roughly chopped cilantro for a fresh, herbaceous note.
Notes
- For best results, make sure to slice the vegetables uniformly to allow even cooking.
- Peeling and deveining the shrimp beforehand will ensure tenderness and better flavor absorption.
- You can customize the spice levels by adding chili powder or crushed red pepper if you prefer some heat.
- Leftover fajita mix works well for wraps or as a protein topping for salads.
- For a gluten-free version, serve with rice or gluten-free tortillas.
