Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas

Key Ingredient Notes

Below you will find helpful notes and substitutions for a few key ingredients for making this easy shrimp fajita recipe. Visit the printable recipe card below for the full ingredient amounts.

• Shrimp: Smaller shrimp tend to overcook quickly. Large or extra-large shrimp hold up better in the oven’s high heat and stay plump and juicy. Keep things easy and buy fresh shrimp that are already peeled and deveined! If you want to use frozen shrimp, do a quick thaw by placing them in a colander under cold running water for 5 to 10 minutes.
• Bell Peppers: Use any color you like best. If you aren’t a fan of the more pungent green bell peppers, skip them and use orange, red, or yellow for a milder and sweeter flavor.
• Red Onion: You can use another color onion if you want! I just prefer red onions with shrimp fajitas because of their milder and sweeter flavor.
• Olive Oil: Avocado oil also works well.
• Fajita Seasoning: Try my homemade fajita seasoning recipe for the very best flavor!

Tips For Making Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas

This easy shrimp fajita recipe is a dinner-time game-changer: full of flavor, easy prep, and effortless cleanup. Just like when you make sheet pan steak fajitas, everything is cooked together on one sheet pan. Below is a quick recipe overview with a few helpful tips. Scroll down to the printable recipe card for the full instructions.

Slice your bell peppers and onions into uniform strips to ensure even roasting. Since shrimp cook quickly, I roast my veggies for about 20 minutes before adding the shrimp.

Want a more charred/blackened taste? Broil your veggies for the last couple of minutes before tossing them with the raw shrimp.

Pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel after rinsing. This helps the fajita seasoning stick, but will also prevent the shrimp from steaming on the pan (which can give them a rubbery texture).

Turn the sheet pan halfway through cooking. This will help with even roasting, especially if your oven has hot spots.

Do not over cook the shrimp! The tray and peppers are already hot, and once placed in the hot oven, the shrimp will cook quickly. Overcooked shrimp are tight and rubbery.

Set the timer for 10 minutes, but check for doneness at the 5-minute mark. Some ovens may cook hotter, so it’s best to check earlier. Shrimp are cooked when they turn pink, opaque, and curl into a loose “C” shape.

Variations To Try

Looking for more spice? Add sliced jalapeños, poblano peppers, or even serrano chiles. Roast them with the bell peppers, keeping the seeds in for even more heat. If you don’t have any spicy peppers on hand, you can always add an extra pinch or two of cayenne pepper when seasoning the shrimp.

Add more vegetables? Toss in sliced zucchini, cherry tomatoes, or even fresh thinly sliced corn on the cob for extra sweetness and color. They will all roast beautifully alongside the peppers and onion. For a more zesty flavor, you can also toss your shrimp with a couple of cloves of freshly minced garlic.

How To Serve Shrimp Fajitas

Sheet pan shrimp fajitas are perfect served as tacos in warm flour or corn tortillas with all your favorite toppings. For toppings, I like guacamole, pico de gallo, and cilantro lime crema. You could always go more tropical with something like mango salsa or this fresh corn salsa!

For sides, they also pair perfectly with Mexican corn salad and cilantro lime rice. For a low carb option, swap the tortillas for lettuce wraps or serve them in a low-carb fajita bowl. You can use cauliflower rice or a bed of chopped romaine lettuce with a drizzle of a zesty dressing.

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