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Easy Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas

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Make restaurant-style shrimp fajitas at home with this quick sheet pan method. This recipe delivers sizzling, flavorful results with minimal cleanup, perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • Tortillas, for serving
  • Toppings (sour cream, salsa, avocado), for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, oregano, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper. This is your homemade fajita seasoning.
  3. Place the sliced bell peppers and onion on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and toss to coat. Spread them in a single layer.
  4. Roast the vegetables for 10 minutes while you prepare the shrimp.
  5. In the same bowl used for seasoning, toss the shrimp with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and half of the fajita seasoning mix.
  6. Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Push the vegetables to one side and add the seasoned shrimp to the other side of the pan, spreading them in a single layer.
  7. Return the sheet pan to the oven and roast for another 8 to 10 minutes, or until the shrimp is pink and cooked through. Do not overcook the shrimp.
  8. Remove the pan from the oven. Squeeze the fresh lime juice over the shrimp and vegetables. Toss everything together gently.
  9. Warm your tortillas according to package directions. Serve the sizzling shrimp and vegetables immediately in the warm tortillas with your preferred toppings.

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add 1/2 teaspoon of chipotle powder to your seasoning mix.
  • If you prefer a skillet method, sauté the vegetables first until tender-crisp, remove them, then cook the seasoned shrimp quickly in the same pan before combining everything.
  • This recipe is naturally gluten free if you serve it over rice instead of tortillas.

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