While not everyone’s favorite, Shrimp Fajitas are enjoyed by many. You don’t have to go to a restaurant to enjoy this delicious meal. In fact, you can make it so quickly, this is part of our 15 Minute Meal Series. The cooking process actually takes 15 minutes itself, so be sure to leave yourself a little more time. This meal can still be thrown together when you are short on time.
When you purchase seafood, it should always be wild caught and sourced from a location that is not off the coast of China. When seafood is fresh, it tastes very mild. As it ages, it will become more and more “fishy.” Flash frozen seafood is often the best because was preserved in the freshest state possible.
Ingredients for Shrimp Fajitas
1 Yellow Onion
2 Bell Peppers (preferably two different colors)
Garlic
1 lb. Shrimp (peeled & deveined)
1 Tbsp. Butter
1 tsp. Cumin
1 tsp. Coriander
1 tsp. Chili Powder
1 tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
Sourdough Tortillas
Lime Wedges and Cilantro for garnish
Directions for Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Add butter to sheet pan, and melt in the oven. While waiting, slice the peppers and onions fajita-style.
Defrost the shrimp by running them under room temperature water.
Spread your sliced peppers, onions, and defrosted shrimp on the cookie sheet or cast iron skillet with melted butter. Add seasonings and place in oven.
Stir at 15 minutes, and check for doneness. If needed, cook until shrimp are turning translucent. Garnish with lime and cilantro, and serve with fermented sourdough tortillas. Enjoy!!
Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas
Ingredients
- 1 Yellow Onion
- 2 Bell Peppers (preferably two different colors)
- Garlic
- 1 lb. Shrimp (peeled & deveined)
- 1 Tbsp. Butter
- 1 tsp. Cumin
- 1 tsp. Coriander
- 1 tsp. Chili Powder
- 1 tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
- Sourdough Tortillas
- Lime Wedges and Cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Add butter to sheet pan, and melt in the oven. While waiting, slice the peppers and onions fajita-style.
- Defrost the shrimp by running them under room temperature water.
- Spread your sliced peppers, onions, and defrosted shrimp on the cookie sheet or cast iron skillet with melted butter. Add seasonings and place in oven.
- Stir at 15 minutes, and check for doneness. If needed, cook until shrimp are turning translucent. Garnish with lime and cilantro, and serve with fermented sourdough tortillas. Enjoy!!