Shrimp Fajita Sheet Pan (Printable)
Juicy shrimp combined with colorful peppers and melted cheese for a vibrant Tex-Mex bake.
# What You'll Need:
→ Seafood & Proteins
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
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
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 everything is evenly coated with the spice mixture.
03 - Spread the shrimp and vegetable mixture evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 10–12 minutes until shrimp turn pink and vegetables become tender.
04 - Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Increase oven temperature to 450°F for crisping the quesadillas.
05 - Lay out 3 tortillas on a clean work surface. Distribute half of the shredded cheese evenly on top. Spoon the roasted 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. You may need to work in batches or use two baking sheets. Lightly brush the tops with a small amount of olive oil.
07 - Bake for 6–8 minutes, then carefully flip and bake for another 4–5 minutes until both sides are golden and crispy.
08 - Remove from oven and let rest for 2 minutes. Cut into wedges and serve immediately with sour cream, salsa, lime wedges, and sliced avocado.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Everything happens on one pan so you spend less time washing dishes and more time eating
- The shrimp stay juicy while the tortillas get crazy crispy in the oven
02 -
- Dont skip lining the baking sheet or the melted cheese will become a permanent fixture
- Work in batches if you only have one pan rather than crowding them together
03 -
- Pat the shrimp dry before seasoning so the spices actually stick
- Use a pizza cutter to make perfect wedges without dragging the cheese everywhere