The Best Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas


Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds of shrimp peeled and deveined
1 yellow bell pepper sliced thin
1 red bell pepper sliced thin
1 orange bell pepper sliced thin
1 small red onion sliced thin
1 1/2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon of kosher salt
several turns of freshly ground pepper
2 teaspoon of chili powder
1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon of onion powder
1/2 teaspoon of ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon of smoked paprika
lime
fresh cilantro for garnish
tortillas warmed

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  • In a large bowl, combine onion, bell pepper, shrimp, olive oil, salt and pepper and spices.
  • Toss to combine.
  • Spray baking sheet with non stick cooking spray.
  • Spread shrimp, bell peppers and onions on baking sheet.
  • Cook at 450 degrees for about 8 minutes. Then turn oven to broil and cook for additional 2 minutes or until shrimp is cooked through.
  • Squeeze juice from fresh lime over fajita mixture and top with fresh cilantro.
  • Serve in warm tortillas.
Recipe Notes
If preferred, remove shrimp tails prior to cooking for easier serving.