Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas
New obsession alert!! And no, I’m not just talking about the latest Taylor Swift album. I’m talking about these miraculous, perfect sheet pan shrimp fajitas!
This recipe really has it all and it’s going to require a list, they’re just that good:
The name says it all “sheet pan shrimp fajitas” meaning this entire meal comes together in one sheet pan. Can you say, “easy cleanup?!”
No joke, this recipe takes about 15-20 minutes from start to finish. You can’t even order fajitas via Caviar that quickly!
The flavors are out of this world. A bold yet simple spice mixture accentuated with both lime juice and zest really dials up the flavor and heat.
It’s healthy-ish (my favorite style of healthy eating, if you ask me). With peppers, onions and shrimp, it’s a light yet satisfying meal really anyone can get behind!
It’s affordable! Though you’re indulging in seafood with this recipe, shrimp are often quite affordable at the store. Paired with a few other simple, affordable ingredients, this is a perfect budget-friendly meal.
The sheet pan makes a hearty dinner for 4-6, so either you’ll have delicious leftovers for days for two or you can feed a family or crowd.
I could go on and on about why these fajitas are literally the bee’s knees. To truly put my obsession to the test, you’ll just have to give them a whirl yourself!
Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas
Serves 4-6
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds of shelled, deveined shrimp
1 orange bell pepper
1 red bell pepper
1 red onion
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
Zest and juice of one lime
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
12 8-inch flour tortillas
Limes, cilantro and avocado to serve
Directions
Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In a large bowl, combine shrimp, peppers, onions, spices, lime juice and zest, and olive oil. Spread evenly over a sheet pan. Make room for a small circle in the middle of the sheet pan. Wrap tortillas in foil and place in the small circle portion of sheet pan.
Bake for 8 minutes. Once the 8 minutes are up, turn the oven to broil and broil for 2-3 minutes.
Serve the shrimp, pepper and onions on tortillas with a squeeze of lime juice, chopped cilantro and avocado slices!
