One-Pan Shrimp Fajitas
If you love fajitas but going out to a Mexican restaurant isn’t happening for you today, this recipe is the perfect fajitas-at-home solution. Make sure to check out these 25-Minute Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas as well. It’s ready in 25 minutes, the shrimp are tender, plump, and juicy. The trio of bell peppers are tender without being mushy, while the red onions add additional texture and flavor. I used an array of seasonings and spices to add layers of authentic flavors and some mild heat, but feel free to reduce the chili powder, and reduce or eliminate the cayenne pepper if you don’t like spicy food. However, as written, the recipe was by no means spicy for us, but it has lots of flavor and keeps you going back for just one more fajita.
I love sheet pan meals because everything is made on one pan and cleanup is as easy as tossing a sheet of foil. That counts for a lot especially on busy weeknights! In my opinion, these sheet pan shrimp fajitas are far healthier than what you’d get in a restaurant. There’s only a nominal amount of oil for a huge sheet pan of food. Just wait until you see how much food is on the sheet pan! (It all shrinks down while cooking though so don’t panic at first when everything is raw.) If you opt for corn rather than flour tortillas, the recipe is naturally gluten-free.
Ingredients for Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas
This is an easy recipe that comes together in no time. I created my own shrimp fajita seasoning as I like boldly flavored fajitas that aren’t overwhelmingly salty. For the fajitas, you’ll need:
Red, orange, and yellow bell peppers (feel free to add/swap for a green bell pepper) Red onion Olive oil Fresh shrimp Cilantro, optional Limes, optional Corn or flour tortillas
For the shrimp fajita seasoning, you’ll need:
Chili powder Cumin Dried Mexican oregano or regular dried oregano Smoked paprika or regular paprika Garlic powder Salt and pepper Cayenne pepper, optional
What Are the Best Shrimp for Fajitas?
I used fresh U16-20 shrimp (16 to 20 shrimp per pound) that were cleaned and deveined by the butcher at the seafood counter at my local grocery store. The tails were still on and I just popped those off. Since the shrimp is the star of the show, I recommend using fresh shrimp rather than frozen. The recipe is written so that you’re the person cooking fresh raw shrimp, not buying already-cooked fresh shrimp from the seafood case, nor previously cooked and then frozen. While I suppose you could integrate previously cooked fresh or frozen shrimp into the contents of the sheet pan at the very end, it’s not my recommendation. Fresh raw shrimp is the way to go here. Sizing is up to you. Too small and they get lost in the shuffle, and too large and they’re quite a mouthful when they’re wrapped into tortillas with the peppers and onions. The U16-20 shrimp worked great for me.
How to Make Shrimp Fajitas on a Sheet Pan
This is such an easy shrimp fajitas recipe! Here’s an overview of how the recipe comes together:
Can This Recipe Be Made in Advance?
You can slice the veggies for the sheet pan fajitas in advance, and then store them in the fridge until ready to cook. However, I don’t recommend preparing the entire recipe as written in advance. Shrimp doesn’t reheat well, so it’s best to cook and eat the fajitas immediately.
What to Serve with Shrimp Fajitas
Serve these sheet pan shrimp fajitas with one or more of the following sides:
Grilled Mexican Corn Black Bean and Corn Salad Sweet and Spicy Chipotle Salsa + Baked Tortilla Chips Borracho Beans Grilled Corn and Black Bean Salad
Or, keep things simple and make a quick green side salad or cut up some fruit.
Tips for Making Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas
I like boldly-flavored foods, which doesn’t necessarily mean spicy. Big difference actually. Bland anything is not in my playbook. Of course, if you’re not into boldly flavored foods like I am, always season and add spices to your personal tastes. If in doubt, always err on the side of less to start with, and you can always add more later or next time. Note that if you opt for corn rather than flour tortillas, the recipe is naturally gluten-free. If you’re watching your carbs, you can eat the filling, sans tortillas. I know that’s not a true fajita then, but hey, sometimes you have to make some sacrifices. So you can drink more margaritas, of course.
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