Shrimp Fajita Sheet Pan (Printable)
Oven-baked shrimp with peppers and melted cheese on tortillas, perfect for a delicious meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Seafood
01 - 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
03 - 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
04 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 jalapeño, seeded and thinly sliced
→ Spices & Seasonings
07 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
08 - 1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
09 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
10 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
11 - ½ teaspoon ground coriander
12 - ½ teaspoon salt
13 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
14 - ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
15 - Juice of 1 lime
→ Quesadilla Assembly
16 - 6 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
17 - 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
18 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
→ For Serving
19 - Sour cream
20 - Salsa
21 - Lime wedges
22 - Sliced avocado
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
02 - In a large bowl, combine shrimp, bell peppers, onion, garlic, jalapeño, olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, coriander, salt, pepper, cayenne, and lime juice. Toss until evenly coated.
03 - Spread the shrimp and vegetable mixture evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 10–12 minutes, until shrimp are pink and vegetables are tender.
04 - Remove shrimp mixture from the oven. Increase oven temperature to 450°F.
05 - On a clean work surface, lay out 3 tortillas. Evenly distribute half of the cheese on top. Spoon the shrimp and vegetable mixture over the cheese, then sprinkle with remaining cheese and chopped cilantro. Top each with another tortilla to form quesadillas.
06 - Carefully transfer the assembled quesadillas to the baking sheet. Lightly brush the tops with a little olive oil. Bake for 6–8 minutes.
07 - Flip the quesadillas and bake for another 4–5 minutes, until golden and crisp.
08 - Remove from oven and let rest 2 minutes. Cut into wedges and serve with sour cream, salsa, lime wedges, and avocado.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- One pan means dinner is ready in under an hour with minimal cleanup
- The oven technique gives you restaurant crispy edges without all the standing and flipping
02 -
- Don't skip the resting time after baking, otherwise your cheese will pour out when you cut into them
- Work quickly when transferring the assembled quesadillas to the hot pan, the tortillas can get floppy
03 -
- Buy your shrimp frozen and thaw them in the refrigerator, they're usually fresher than what sits at the seafood counter
- Warm your tortillas for 20 seconds in the microwave before assembling, they fold without cracking