These Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas are seriously easy and delicious. Scoop these juicy shrimp, tender bell peppers and onions into a soft warm tortilla for a super fast weeknight dinner.
Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas
The onions and bell pepper are sliced very thin so that they cook at the same rate at the shrimp and everything is cooked on just one sheet pan. Finish with a squeeze of fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro for a dinner that is packed with flavor and veggies!
Find the Sheet Pan Chicken Fajita recipe here and the Sheet Pan Steak Fajita recipe here.
In a large bowl, toss together sliced bell pepper, onions, olive oil and seasonings. If you prefer, skip the bowl and mix everything on the sheet pan and toss to coat.
Roast fajita mixture in the oven at 450 degrees for about 8 minutes. Then switch the broiler on and let the shrimp and bell pepper pick up a little char for about 2 minutes.
Yum! Just try and resist sneaking bites of this delicious shrimp hot out of the oven!
Squeeze fresh lime juice over the hot shrimp and veggies and sprinkle with cilantro.
While the shrimp are cooking, warm fajita-sized tortillas on the stove-top.
This is the best 20 minute dinner ever! So flavorful and unbelievably easy to make! I left the tails on the shrimp to make them look a little prettier in the pictures, but they can be removed prior to cooking if you prefer and definitely removed before eating:0)
How to Make Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas
- 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
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Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
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In a large bowl, combine onion, bell pepper, shrimp, olive oil, salt and pepper and spices.
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Toss to combine.
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Spray baking sheet with non stick cooking spray.
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Spread shrimp, bell peppers and onions on baking sheet.
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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.
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Squeeze juice from fresh lime over fajita mixture and top with fresh cilantro.
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Serve in warm tortillas.
If preferred, remove shrimp tails prior to cooking for easier serving.
Check out my Shrimp Stir Fry!
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Ilene
November 2, 2016 at 7:05 amThis was delicious! I prepped everything in the morning, so all I had to do was put it on the sheet pan and put it in the oven. I used the same spices, just a little more of each. Thanks for the recipe!
Melissa
November 8, 2016 at 9:34 amGreat idea! Thanks for sharing!
ali
November 2, 2016 at 11:45 amShould we add time if the shrimp are frozen??
Melissa
November 8, 2016 at 9:34 amI usually thaw them first by running cool water over them in a colander. It’s really quick!
Theresa@aloveafare
November 3, 2016 at 6:32 amI have been on a shrimp kick lately. This recipe looks delicious and quick! This works for me. I like using my broiler. It really gives the food that extra something. Lots of oohs and ahhs when it comes out of the broiler.
Stephanie
November 3, 2016 at 9:06 amMelissa, the shrimp fajitas look great… definitely going to try them!! Do you use raw shrimp for the recipe?
Melissa
November 8, 2016 at 9:33 amThank you! Yes, start with uncooked shrimp!
Natalie
November 7, 2016 at 11:12 amThis recipe was so easy and created the most delicious meal. My husband loved it. It’s perfect for a weeknight! Thank you!!
Evelin
November 16, 2016 at 11:53 amThank you for sharing such an amazingly delicious recipe! It was very easy and quick to make. This one is such a keeper 🙂
Cindy
January 30, 2017 at 5:04 pmIs the shrimp raw or the pre cooked?
Melissa
February 8, 2017 at 10:45 amStart with raw shrimp.
Justina Merz
February 13, 2017 at 3:08 pmmaking tonight! skipping the tortillas and using lettuce cups and a little salsa on top
Kate
February 21, 2017 at 2:24 pmThis looks awesome!! Have you tried with chicken or steak? I wonder if changing up the meat would change the cook time?
Melissa
February 22, 2017 at 9:28 amYes, I have a chicken recipe and am working on the steak right now. The link to the chicken fajitas is at the top of the post! Thanks for asking:0)
Kathy
July 4, 2017 at 2:51 pmMade exactly as recipe stated. ( minus measuring exact amount of spices and oil) this is so easy and delicious! Would never have thought about making them this way. Thanks for sharing!
Cheryl
October 4, 2017 at 10:00 amThis is so easy and SO delicious. My daughter is coming home from college for the weekend and requested this meal. Happy (and excited) to oblige!
Betsey
November 14, 2017 at 4:50 pmthanks for this recipe. It was delicious and easy to make. I made it for my son’s birthday! Came out wonderful except for the fact that I peeled and DeVaned The shrimp myself. I must’ve missed a few shells. Next time I’ll spend the extra money and buy it already peeled And deveined.
Jill
November 22, 2017 at 4:00 pmSuch a wonderfully delicious meal, will be making this over and over again! So easy to make too.
Melissa
December 9, 2017 at 8:30 amI’m glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you!
Elena
November 29, 2017 at 9:23 amThese were SO. GOOD. After working all day and coming home to an insane toddler, these were easy to prep and get to the table. I served them with cheese, rice, lime cilantro crema, and store bought guacamole. YUM!!! Adding these to our dinner rotation …
Melissa
November 29, 2017 at 5:33 pmThat’s so great! Thank you Elena! I love hearing when families enjoy the recipes!
Ravin
December 2, 2017 at 3:58 pmCould you use cooked shrimp for this? I’ve got a big bag of it in the freezer and trying to find something to make haha.
Melissa
December 9, 2017 at 8:28 amI would cook the veggies and then add the coked shrimp at the very end just to warm them!
Stacey
February 9, 2018 at 3:43 pmThis was really good. Thank you
Scott
March 1, 2018 at 2:44 pmTake the tails off the shrimp! Nothing like biting into a fajita to hear and feel the crunch of a shrimp tail in your mouth. 😀
But this looks great. I want some. It’s going to be on my list this month. 🙂
Karen
March 4, 2018 at 5:14 pmEasy and delicious! Great recipe!
Heather S
April 8, 2018 at 3:52 pmI’ve made these (as stated) many times – this is a dinner that hits our table frequently. I serve with avocado slices; sour cream; and black beans cooked with a little cumin and garlic. Delish!
Nancy
April 23, 2018 at 6:14 pmThis was one of the best Pinterest recipes I’ve ever cooked. We will cook it longer next time. Probably 8 minutes and 5 minutes. Seasoning was perfect!! I did marinade the items for about an hour. Delish and simple!!
Chalice M Markus
June 18, 2018 at 2:43 pmI need more of these! This was absolutely delicious and so easy to make! The only thing I’d leave out was the chili powder. I only used a little but I don’t really like hot. But I ate it and it was great! We travel in an RV and this would be so easy to make on the road.
Mariah
June 23, 2018 at 1:34 pmWhat kind of tortillas did you use ?
Melissa
June 26, 2018 at 9:59 pmI use fajita sized flour tortillas. 😄
Jennifer f
August 20, 2018 at 4:54 pmMade this for dinner tonight. Super easy and as delicious as it looked.
Thanks – will make this again!
Emily D
September 18, 2018 at 6:47 amHad this recipe last night and it was hands-down delicious! It’s hard to find recipes that my husband and I can agree on! I’ve had great success with many of your recipes and can always trust that they will turn out. So many times, I see something that looks good on a website, but when I actually make it, it’s meh. Your recipes are 100% solid! Thank you!
Lucy Beliveau
September 18, 2018 at 9:12 amLooks fantastic and so easy! We love shrimp and although we live in Canada we’re from Dallas TX where they have the best Mexican food ever and we miss it dreadfully!! Your recipe will be a keeper! Merci Beaucoup! As they say up here in French Canadian Montreal!!
Christina
October 1, 2018 at 7:19 pmThese are delicious! We have them on a weekly basis. Super easy & quick to the table. My fam loves them!
Chelsie
October 23, 2018 at 5:38 pmAmazing recipe!! I cook this at least once every couple weeks. My husband loves it! Wouldn’t change a thing 🙂
Rachel
January 3, 2019 at 4:26 pmThis was amazing ! I’m always looking for quick and healthy week night meals since everyone is always running around after work and this was perfect! Even my picky boyfriend enjoyed it and it got a “definitely have to make this again!” I paired mine with some Romain lettuce leaves instead of tortillas to cut down on the carbs and paired the left overs with some cauliflower rice for fajita bowl lunch for tomorrow !! So yummy! Thanks for sharing!
Anna
January 29, 2019 at 5:01 pmDelicious! Fast and easy!
Sonja
March 7, 2019 at 8:40 amMy best friend & I love this! Very easy to make & very tasty! I’ve made it several times now & look forward to making it again. Thanks for the recipe.
Robin
May 4, 2019 at 7:26 pmDelicious! Thanks for the tasty and easy recipe, everyone enjoyed it!