Ingredients
– 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
– 2 bell peppers (any color), thinly sliced
– 1 red onion, thinly sliced
– 3 tablespoons olive oil
– 2 teaspoons chili powder
– 1 teaspoon cumin
– 1 teaspoon paprika
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon onion powder
– ½ teaspoon salt
– ¼ teaspoon black pepper
– ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
– Juice of 1 lime
– Tortillas (for serving)
– Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
Creating Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas is a breeze if you follow these simple steps:
1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Prepare the Shrimp and Veggies: In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, sliced bell peppers, and red onion.
3. Add Olive Oil and Spices: Drizzle the olive oil over the shrimp and veggies. Sprinkle the chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using) over the mixture. Toss everything to ensure it’s well coated.
4. Spread on Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the shrimp and vegetable mixture evenly on the sheet.
5. Bake: Place the sheet pan in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the shrimp are opaque and the vegetables are tender.
6. Add Lime Juice: Remove the pan from the oven and squeeze fresh lime juice over the shrimp and veggies.
7. Warm Tortillas: While the shrimp is baking, warm the tortillas in a separate pan or microwave.
8. Serve: Serve the shrimp and veggies on warm tortillas, garnishing with fresh cilantro.
By following these easy steps, you’ll have a delicious and colorful meal ready to enjoy in no time!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 25g