Description
This vibrant Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas recipe brings together tender shrimp, colorful bell peppers, and red onions all roasted to perfection with bold spices. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy and flavorful dish is served with warm tortillas and fresh cilantro for a quick weeknight dinner bursting with Tex-Mex flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 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)
Seasonings and Extras
- 1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Several turns of freshly ground 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 Oven: Preheat your oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for roasting the shrimp and vegetables.
- Prepare Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the sliced onions, bell peppers, shrimp, olive oil, kosher salt, freshly ground pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, ground cumin, and smoked paprika. Toss everything together until well coated.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Lightly spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking and allow for even roasting.
- Arrange Ingredients: Spread the shrimp and vegetable mixture out evenly on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer, ensuring even cooking.
- Roast: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast for about 8 minutes at 450°F, then switch the oven setting to broil and cook for an additional 2 minutes until the shrimp is fully cooked through and slightly charred.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from the oven, squeeze fresh lime juice over the fajita mixture, and garnish with fresh cilantro. Serve the shrimp fajitas warm with tortillas.
Notes
- Use peeled and deveined shrimp for the best texture and flavor.
- Adjust the chili powder and smoked paprika levels to control the spiciness.
- Broiling at the end gives the shrimp a nice char and enhances flavor.
- You can add sliced jalapeños for extra heat if desired.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 232 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 805 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.01 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 274 mg
