Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas
Description
This recipe for Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas uses a marinade of olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, honey, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, and garlic to flavor both shrimp and sliced bell peppers and onions. The vegetables roast on a sheet pan at high heat until tender and slightly caramelized. Then the shrimp are added and roasted just until pink and opaque. Roasting on one pan simplifies preparation and cleanup.
The dish offers a fresh flavor profile with citrus brightness from lime and warming spices like cumin and smoked paprika. The shrimp are tender with a light char, while the peppers and onions provide sweet and earthy notes. The accompanying lime crema, made by stirring Greek yogurt with lime juice, zest, garlic, and honey, provides a tangy, creamy counterpoint.
To serve, the roasted shrimp and vegetables are added to warm tortillas and topped with the lime crema, fresh cilantro, cotija cheese, and pickled onions if desired. This creates a balanced fajita meal with fresh and roasted elements, spice, creaminess, and crunch from fresh toppings.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lime juice freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons lime fresh, zest
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- 2 bell peppers red, orange, yellow
- 1 sweet onion
- 1 pound Shrimp raw, peeled, deviled
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped, fresh
- lime for serving, wedges
- tortillas for serving, warm
- cotija cheese for serving
- onion for serving, pickled
lime crema
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt 2% or full fat, plain
- 1 lime juiced and zest freshly grated
- 1 garlic minced, clove
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Prep a baking sheet (line with foil or spray with nonstick spray!) to use for the recipe.
- In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, zest, honey, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, pepper and garlic.
- Place the peppers and onions on the baking sheet. Add half of the marinade and toss them well, until they’re all covered. Stick the sheet in the oven and roast for 15 to 20 minutes, tossing once or twice during cook time.
- In the meantime, place the shrimp in a bowl and pour the remaining marinade over top. Let sit until the peppers are roasted! In this time, you can make the crema.
- Once the peppers are finished, toss them a few times and scoop them over to one side of the pan. Place the shrimp on the sheet in a single layer. Roast the shrimp for 6 to 8 minutes or until it’s just pink and opaque.
- Once the shrimp is finished, assemble your fajitas! Start with peppers and onions, add on the shrimp. Drizzle with the crema, sprinkle with cotija cheese and top with pickled onions and fresh cilantro if you wish.
lime crema
- Whisk together all ingredients and let them sit for at least 15 minutes before using. This stores great in the fridge for a few days!
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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