Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas (Easy One-Pan Meal)
Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas are a quick, flavorful, and easy one-pan meal made with seasoned shrimp, bell peppers, and onions roasted in the oven. This dish comes together in 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights.Serve with warm tortillas and your favorite toppings like avocado, cheese, and sour cream. With minimal cleanup and bold flavors, these fajitas are a healthy, satisfying dinner option for the whole family.
Ingredients
For the Fajitas:
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 3 bell peppers red, yellow, green, sliced into strips
- 1 red onion thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 teaspoons fajita seasoning store-bought or homemade
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For Serving:
- Warm flour or corn tortillas
- Fresh cilantro chopped
- Sliced avocado or guacamole
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Crumbled cotija or shredded cheese
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat and Prepare Ingredients
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with cooking spray.
- Slice the bell peppers and onion into thin strips and place them on the baking sheet.
Step 2: Season Everything
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, fajita seasoning, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Drizzle half of the seasoning mixture over the vegetables and toss to coat.
Step 3: Roast the Vegetables
- Spread the seasoned peppers and onions in an even layer on the sheet pan. Roast for 10 minutes, allowing them to start softening and caramelizing.
Step 4: Add the Shrimp
- Remove the sheet pan from the oven and add the shrimp to the vegetables. Drizzle the remaining seasoning mixture over the shrimp and toss everything together.
- Return to the oven and bake for another 8-10 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and opaque.
Step 5: Serve and Enjoy
- Remove the sheet pan from the oven and squeeze fresh lime juice over the fajitas.
- Serve the shrimp and vegetables in warm tortillas and top with cilantro, avocado, sour cream, and cheese.