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Baked Shrimp Fajitas
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Baked Shrimp Fajitas

Baked Shrimp Fajitas come out of the oven flavorful and delicious! You can have this easy sheet pan dinner recipe ready in 20 minutes!
Prep Time8 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex
Keyword: Shrimp Fajitas
Servings: 4
Author: Christi

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. shrimp raw, medium size peeled, deveined, tail off.*
  • 2 large bell peppers sliced about 1/3 inch thick.
  • 1 small onion sliced about 1/3 inch thick.
  • 3 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon chipotle chili powder or substitute 1/8 tsp of cayenne. *
  • warm tortillas of your choice.

optional:

  • fresh cilantro chopped
  • lime wedges or lime juice

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a large, rimmed sheet pan with foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
  • In a small bowl combine the chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, oregano, paprika salt, pepper, and chipotle chili powder, then add the avocado oil and stir to combine.
  • Add the shrimp, sliced bell peppers, and sliced onion to a large bowl, then pour over the seasoned oil blend and stir to combine. Pour the fajita mixture onto the prepared sheet pan and spread in a single layer. You can also just mix everything on the sheet pan if you would prefer.
  • Bake the shrimp fajita mixture for 10 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and opaque. Then turn the broiler on for about 2 - 3 minutes to add a little char, watch so it does not burn.
  • Once the shrimp and peppers have finished baking, squeeze fresh lime juice over the shrimp and sprinkle with chopped cilantro.
  • Serve with warm tortillas and the toppings of your choice. Enjoy!

Notes

  • If you are using frozen shrimp, defrost them in the refrigerator overnight or thaw them by running them under cold water. You can buy tail-off shrimp or remove the tails prior to cooking the shrimp.
  • You can also use large-size shrimp, just add an extra couple of minutes to the cooking time.
  • If you would like your fajitas to be less spicy, omit the chipotle.