Shrimp Fajita Sheet Pan (Printable)
Oven-baked shrimp with bell peppers and cheese, crisped to golden perfection in one pan.
# What You Need:
→ Seafood
01 - 1 lb 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 tbsp olive oil
08 - 1 ½ tsp chili powder
09 - 1 tsp ground cumin
10 - ½ tsp smoked paprika
11 - ½ tsp ground coriander
12 - ½ tsp salt
13 - ¼ tsp black pepper
14 - ¼ tsp 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 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
→ For Serving
19 - Sour cream
20 - Salsa
21 - Lime wedges
22 - Sliced avocado
# Directions:
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 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 -
- The oven does all the hard work, giving you evenly crispy tortillas without flipping individual quesadillas on the stove
- Shrimp cook lightning fast, so this comes together faster than ordering takeout
- One sheet pan means dinner is ready and cleanup is done in the same move
02 -
- Shrimp continue cooking after they leave the oven, so pull them when they are just pink to avoid rubbery texture
- Building quesadillas directly on the baking sheet prevents messy transfers and keeps toppings contained
03 -
- Line your baking sheet with parchment paper for the easiest cleanup ever
- Brush the tortilla tops with oil instead of spraying to avoid soggy spots