Shrimp Fajita Sheet Pan (Printable Version)

Oven-baked shrimp combined with colorful peppers and cheese for a vibrant, easy main dish.

# 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

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat 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 -
  • Cleanup takes literally two minutes since everything happens on one pan
  • The shrimp stay perfectly tender instead of getting rubbery
  • You can customize the spice level to please everyone at the table
02 -
  • Do not skip lining your baking sheet unless you enjoy scrubbing baked-on cheese
  • Flipping the quesadillas halfway through ensures both sides get equally crispy
  • The two minute rest period prevents all that melty cheese from oozing out when you cut them
03 -
  • Cut your quesadillas with a sharp knife or pizza cutter for clean wedges
  • Let the shrimp mixture cool slightly before assembling so the tortillas do not get soggy

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