Shrimp Fajitas Recipe with spiced shrimp, bell peppers, and onion baked on a sheet pan, served in charred tortillas with lime, sour cream, and cilantro.
Shrimp Fajitas pair well with cucumber salad, roasted brussels sprouts, or fruit salad.
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One Pan. All the Flavor. No Stress.
Fajitas are one of my familyโs all-time favorite meals. Iโve shared chicken, steak, vegetarian, and all kinds of fajita twists on my siteโbut Iโve never shared a SHRIMP fajita recipe. And especially not one made on a single sheet pan!
These shrimp fajitas are packed with flavor, loaded with your favorite toppings, and perfect for a busy weeknight. Theyโre also a go-to when Iโm hostingโeasy to clean up, super flavorful, and they look way more impressive than the effort they take.
Ingredients
- Bell Peppers: Use a mix of colors for a bright look and great flavor.
- Red Onion: Slice thin so it cooks evenly.
- Shrimp: Pat dry so the seasoning sticks better.
- Seasonings: Mix the spices first for even coating.
- Olive Oil: Helps veggies and shrimp cook evenly and get crispy edges.
- Lime: Squeeze juice after cooking for the best taste.
- Cilantro: Sprinkle on right before serving.
- Tortillas: Heat or char them for extra flavor.
Quick Tip
For extra flavor, marinate the shrimp in the seasoning and a splash of lime juice for 15โ20 minutes before baking. It makes the shrimp even more flavorful!
How To Make Shrimp Fajitas Recipe
- Prep: Slice bell peppers and onion; pat shrimp dry. Mix the spices.
- Cook Veggies: Toss peppers and onion with oil and spices; bake.
- Cook Shrimp: Toss shrimp with oil and spices; bake until pink.
- Serve: Squeeze lime juice over shrimp and add cilantro. Fill warm tortillas with shrimp, veggies, and toppings like avocado, sour cream, or salsa.
Featured Comment
Absolutely loved the blend of seasoning you used! Such an incredible flavor!
โ Stephanie
Fajita Topping Ideas
- Try my favoriteย Guacย recipe. Or fresh ripeย avocadosย (diced or thinly sliced).
- This quick food processorย Salsaย recipe is made from canned tomatoes. Or try a scoop ofย Pico de Galloย orย Avocadoย Salsa.
- This practically famousย Cilantro Lime Sauce
- Freshย limeย wedges and/or freshย cilantro
- Sourย creamย (fat-free, lite, or regular)
- A handful of shreddedย lettuce
- Freshly grated or shreddedย cheese
- For some heat, add in some slicedย jalapeรฑos
Storage
Leftover Shrimp Fajitas Recipe?
Fridge: Keep shrimp and veggies in separate airtight containers. Eat within 3โ4 days.
Store in Freezer: Keep shrimp and veggies in separate sealed containers or bags for up to 2 months.
Reheat: If frozen, thaw first, then warm gently in the microwave or a pan. Heat tortillas separately. Enjoy!
More Sheet Pan Recipes:
Shrimp Fajitas Recipe
Equipment
- 2 Large sheet pan (15" x 21")
Ingredients
- 3 medium bell peppers I use 1 red, 1 orange, and 1 yellow, thinly sliced
- 1 medium green bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1/2 medium red onion thinly sliced
- 1-1/2 pounds medium shrimp uncooked, not frozen, peeled and deveined
- 2-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 3-1/2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1 lime
- 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
- 8 tortillas
- Toppings as desired see note 1
Instructionsย
- Preheat oven to 400ยฐF. Thinly slice bell peppers and red onion. Pat shrimp dry with a paper towel (you can remove tails now or after shrimp is baked). Line 2 large sheet pans with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine seasonings: chili powder, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, and oregano. Add salt and pepper (or to taste). Stir to combine and set aside.
- On 1 sheet pan, add the bell pepper and onion slices. Drizzle 1 and 1/2 tablespoons olive oil and add 1 tablespoon of the seasoning mix. Toss on the sheet pan until veggies are coated, then spread into an even layer. Bake for 15 minutes on a higher oven rack.
- On the other sheet pan, add shrimp, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and remaining seasoning mix. Toss until shrimp are evenly coated and spread in an even layer, none overlapping. Remove veggie pan, toss veggies, and return to a lower oven rack. Place shrimp pan on the top rack. Bake 5โ6 minutes or until shrimp are opaque and cooked through and veggies are crisp tender. Optional: Remove the shrimp tray, move up the veggies, and turn the oven to broil. Broil for 1โ2 minutes, watching closely. Otherwise, you can cook the veggies 5 or so minutes longer if more tender veggies are desired (I like them with some bite!)
- Add 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice and cilantro to the shrimp and toss. Cook or warm tortillas (see note 2) and prepare toppings while shrimp and veggies are cooking. Remove tails from cooked shrimp if they werenโt removed before baking and add to tortillas along with a big scoop of cooked veggies. Add your favorite toppings such as avocado or guac, a big scoop of sour cream, pico or salsa, etc. Serve with additional lime wedges if desired. Enjoy warm.
Recipe Notes
- Wrap a stack of 5 tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave for 15โ30 seconds at a time until warmed through.
- A gas stovetop over a medium/low flameโplace the tortilla right on the burner and flip after 10โ15 seconds.
- A hot, dry pan, griddle, cooktop, or grill gratesโflip after 10โ15 seconds
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Thank you! My husband and I really enjoyed this recipe. I also enjoyed the ease!
I made my own โsauceโ with avocado, Greek yogurt, roasted garlic, tomato, onion, salt and pepper โ by processing it all together.
Delish! I am so happy you guys enjoyed this! Thanks Sheila! ๐
LOVE your shrimp taco recipe so I canโt wait to make these this weeeknd!! If I want to add some heat โ do you think it would be best to add some cayenne to the seasoning? Or sliced jalapeรฑos as a topping? Thanks so much!
These shrimp were perfectly seasoned! SO good. I topped it with avocado, sour cream and Trader Joeโs Corn & Chile tomato-less salsa. HIGHLY recommend.
Thanks so much Cristy!
Absolutely loved the blend of seasoning you used! Such an incredible flavor!