Sheet pan shrimp fajitas make an easy weeknight dinner that tastes amazing. Make this baked shrimp fajita recipe once and you'll make it over and over!
by Christina Cherrier–Updated Jun 16, 2023
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Updated Jun 16, 2023
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Sheet pan shrimp fajitas recipe – This shrimp fajita recipe baked on a single sheet pan is so easy and delicious! Throw bell peppers, onion, and shrimp on the rimmed baking sheet, sprinkle fajitas seasoning, olive oil, toss to combine, and bake in a hot oven for less than 10 minutes. All you have to do is spoon the spicy shrimp, bell pepper, and onions into a warm tortilla for a super quick and easy restaurant-quality dinner! We are sure these sheet pan shrimp fajitas will quickly become a regular on your dinner rotation. Enjoy!
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Ingredients list for the sheet pan shrimp fajita
- 1 1/2 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 red bell pepper, cut into strips
- 1/2 green bell pepper, cut into strips
- 1/2 yellow bell pepper, cut into strips
- 1/2 1 medium yellow onion, sliced
- 1 teaspoon dried garlic
- 2 teaspoons ancho chili powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime or lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
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Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas
This easy shrimp fajita recipe is an easy dinner recipe that requires minimal effort. They are packed with flavor and will leave you craving for more! Also, baking the shrimp fajitas in the oven allows for a big batch. Give these sheet pan shrimp fajitas a try asap — we bet you’ll be wiping the sheet clean with no piece of leftover by the time dinner is done!
Shrimp Fajita Ingredients
The ingredients list for these baked shrimp fajitas is pretty simple:
- Shrimp: Large (size 16-20 preferably), wild-caught, fresh or frozen (thaw in cold water)
- Vegetables: onion, bell peppers, fresh cilantro + garnish
- Spices: ancho chili powder, cumin, paprika, coriander, salt, and pepper.
- Olive oil
- Lemon or lime
- Flour or corn tortillas, for serving
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How to Make Shrimp Fajitas in the Oven
These oven-baked shrimp fajitas take just minutes to make and are so easy to prep: just peel shrimp, and chop veggies! Here is the simplified method, check more detailed instructions below:
- Place the shrimp and vegetables on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Sprinkle over the homemade fajita seasoning.
- Drizzle with olive oil and toss to combine everything.
- Bake in the oven at 400ºF (200ºC) until shrimp is cooked through and vegetable is tender, tossing once halfway through. Easy!
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Directions
1.To make the sheet pan shrimp fajitas: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly oil a rimmed sheet pan.
2.In a small bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, paprika, coriander, salt, and pepper, and set aside.
3.Arrange the bell peppers strips and onion onto the sheet pan. Top with shrimp, then sprinkle garlic and the seasoning mix evenly over shrimp and veggies.
4. Drizzle olive oil over top then toss everything to evenly coat. Spread on the baking sheet into an even layer.
5. Roast in the preheated oven, tossing once halfway through cooking until veggies are tender and shrimp have cooked through – about 8 – 10 minutes. You can crisp up the shrimp and vegetables by using the broiler for the last 2 minutes.
6. Wrap tortillas tightly in foil and warm in the hot oven during the last 5 minutes of cooking. A good idea is to add them on the side when you toss the shrimp and vegetables.
7. Drizzle lime or lemon juice evenly over the shrimp fajitas, sprinkle with fresh cilantro and red chili pepper flakes if you want. Serve the sheet pan shrimp fajitas on warm tortillas with your favorite toppings. Enjoy! ❤️
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Tips for the Best Shrimp Fajitas Recipe
- There’s no need to line the baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
- Keep an eye on the shrimp because they cook fast. That’s the point of this easy shrimp fajitas recipe!
- Make sure to toss the shrimp fajitas halfway through the baking time to ensure all the ingredients cook evenly.
- Use any fajitas topping you like, such as sour cream, avocado, shredded cheese, red onion, tomatoes, jalapeño, etc…
What shrimp should we use to make the fajitas?
You definitely want to use the biggest shrimp you can find for your sheet pan fajitas. It’s up to you whether or not the tails are removed. I like to leave them on for a nicer presentation, but not everyone enjoys the extra step when eating the dish.
Can We Use Different Fajita Vegetables?
Yes, of course – Besides onion and bell peppers, you can throw anything you like in these shrimp fajitas: zucchini, eggplant, corn… If you want to include larger veggies, you might have to adjust the baking time.
How to Reheat Shrimp Fajitas
If you have leftover sheet pan shrimp fajitas – which we highly doubt – we recommend reheating the leftovers in a skillet on the stovetop. This will prevent the shrimp from becoming rubbery and the peppers from turning to mush, like in the microwave.
How long to keep the shrimp fajitas leftovers?
You can keep the shrimp fajitas leftovers for 2 or 3 days in an airtight container in your refrigerator. Reheat the shrimp fajitas by following the instructions above.
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Lori
2024-01-15 03:22:57
Great recipe and so easy to make. I made it the 1st time with the fajitas and the 2nd time I put it over rice. So good!
Nichol
2023-07-08 21:58:44
Delicious and so easy! Great Recipe!
Mary
2023-06-28 13:37:20
We have made this twice in the last month, as requested by my teens! I subbed 1 tsp of chipotle chili powder for one of the two tsp of chili powder and it spiced it up a bit. I also added zucchini to the veggies. It’s easy, quick, and delicious!
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