Shrimp Fajita Sheet Pan (Printable)

Oven-baked shrimp with colorful peppers and melty cheese on crispy tortillas.

# What you'll 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

# 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 - 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 olive oil. Bake for 6–8 minutes, then flip and bake for another 4–5 minutes, until golden and crisp.
07 - Remove from oven and let rest for 2 minutes. Cut into wedges and serve with sour cream, salsa, lime wedges, and sliced avocado.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The oven does all the work so you can actually relax while dinner cooks
  • Everything cooks on one sheet pan which means almost zero cleanup afterward
02 -
  • Overcrowding the baking sheet will steam the shrimp instead of roasting them properly
  • Room temperature tortillas prevent cracking when you fold them over the filling
03 -
  • Lightly oiling the top tortilla before baking creates restaurant level golden color
  • Two baking sheets let you cook everything at once without overcrowding

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