Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb Large or Jumbo Shrimp, peeled, de-veined, tail off, thawed and rinsed
- 3 medium bell peppers, varied colors, sliced into thin strips
- 1 large onion, sliced into thin strips
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 limes, juice of
Fajita Toppings
- 8 small flour tortillas
- Sour Cream
- Avocado, sliced
- Limes, cut into wedges
- Salsa
- Shredded Cheese
- Shredded Lettuce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400° F (204° C) and prepare a sheet pan by spraying it lightly with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Arrange ingredients on the sheet pan: Spread the peeled and deveined shrimp, along with the sliced bell peppers and onions, in an even layer across the sheet pan.
- Coat with olive oil: Drizzle the olive oil over the shrimp and vegetables, then toss them gently to coat everything evenly for optimal flavor and cooking.
- Add garlic and spices: Incorporate the minced garlic into the shrimp. In a small bowl, mix together chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and ground black pepper, then sprinkle this fajita seasoning mixture evenly over the shrimp and vegetables. Toss again to ensure everything is well coated.
- Add lime juice: Squeeze the juice of one lime over the shrimp and vegetables for a zesty, fresh flavor.
- Bake the fajitas: Place the sheet pan in the preheated oven and bake for 7-8 minutes. Remove the pan and carefully flip the shrimp and vegetables to ensure even cooking.
- Continue baking: Return the sheet pan to the oven and bake for an additional 7 minutes, or until the shrimp are cooked through and the vegetables are tender but still crisp.
- Finish and serve: Remove the sheet pan from the oven and squeeze the juice of the second lime over the fajitas. Serve the shrimp and veggies warm with flour tortillas and your choice of fajita toppings such as sour cream, sliced avocado, salsa, shredded cheese, shredded lettuce, and lime wedges.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, substitute flour tortillas with corn tortillas.
- You can adjust the spice levels by modifying the amount of chili powder or adding a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Make sure not to overcook the shrimp to keep them tender and juicy.
- If fresh lime is not available, bottled lime juice can be used but fresh is recommended for best flavor.
- Other fajita toppings like jalapeños or fresh cilantro can be added according to preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Low Fat
