Easy Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas (Printable)

Juicy shrimp roasted with vibrant bell peppers and spices for a colorful, quick dinner option.

# What You'll Need:

→ Seafood

01 - 1 lb 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 tbsp olive oil
05 - 1½ tsp chili powder
06 - 1 tsp ground cumin
07 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
08 - ½ tsp garlic powder
09 - ½ tsp onion powder
10 - ½ tsp dried oregano
11 - ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
12 - 1 tsp kosher salt
13 - ½ tsp 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)

# Steps:

01 - Set oven to 425°F and prepare a large sheet pan lined with parchment paper or foil.
02 - Combine olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, optional cayenne, salt, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl; mix thoroughly.
03 - Add shrimp, bell peppers, and red onion to the seasoning mixture; toss until evenly coated.
04 - Spread the shrimp and vegetable mixture evenly on the prepared sheet pan in a single layer.
05 - Roast in the oven for 12–15 minutes until shrimp turn pink and opaque and vegetables soften; avoid overcooking.
06 - Remove from oven and squeeze fresh lime juice over the shrimp and vegetables.
07 - Serve immediately with warmed tortillas, chopped cilantro, and optional sour cream and avocado.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything cooks on one pan, so cleanup is just a quick wipe and you're done.
  • The shrimp stay juicy and the peppers get those sweet caramelized spots that make everyone fight over seconds.
  • You can have this on the table in half an hour, even on your most frazzled evenings.
  • It tastes like you ordered takeout, but you actually know exactly what went into it.
02 -
  • Don't overcook the shrimp or they'll turn rubbery, pull the pan as soon as they're opaque and firm.
  • Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels before tossing them in the seasoning or the spices won't stick properly.
  • If your peppers and onions are cut unevenly, the small pieces will burn before the big ones are done.
  • Let the pan get really hot before you put it in the oven, a cold pan means soggy fajitas.
03 -
  • Use frozen shrimp if that's what you have, just thaw them completely and squeeze out all the water before seasoning.
  • Line your sheet pan with foil shiny side up, it helps the vegetables caramelize faster and makes cleanup even easier.
  • If your oven runs cool, bump the temperature to 450°F and keep a close eye so nothing burns.
  • Taste a piece of pepper before serving, if it needs more salt or lime, add it then and there.
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