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Shrimp fajitas cooked on a sheet pan and topped with cilantro.
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Easy Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas

These easy Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas are a quick 30-minute dinner! Just marinate shrimp, bake with peppers, then load up your tortillas.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: tex mex
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 449kcal
Author: Taylor Stinson

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp faijta seasoning
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp white vinegar
  • 1/4 tsp each salt & pepper
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lb shrimp tails left on
  • 2 bell peppers any colour, sliced
  • 1 small red onion sliced
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese grated
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped; optional, to serve
  • lime wedges optional, to serve
  • 12 corn tortillas optional, to serve

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 450 F. Mix olive oil, seasoning, lime juice, soy sauce, vinegar, salt & pepper and garlic together in a small bowl.
  • Pour marinade over shrimp in a resealable plastic bag or in a large bowl and let marinate for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, slice peppers and onions and place on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Add shrimp to sheet pan with veggies and bake on lowest oven rack for 12 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and turn oven to broil. Sprinkle shrimp and veggies with cheese, then return to oven and bake for 3-5 minutes until cheese is melted. 
  • Remove from oven, garnish with cilantro and lime wedges then serve in corn tortillas and enjoy!

Notes

Add on toppings like guacamole, salsa, pico de gallo, sour cream, lime crema or corn.
For a low-carb option, serve the fajitas as lettuce wraps or over cauliflower rice.
Serve with a side of cowboy caviar, refried beans or chips and guac.
Marinate the shrimp, chop up the veggies and prep your veggies a couple days in advance.
Store the leftover shrimp and veggies in the fridge for 3-5 days. Reheat in a skillet on the stovetop or in the microwave for 1 min.

Nutrition

Calories: 449kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 211mg | Sodium: 807mg | Potassium: 663mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2276IU | Vitamin C: 81mg | Calcium: 354mg | Iron: 2mg