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Easy Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas Without Oven

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A quick and flavorful shrimp fajita recipe cooked on a sheet pan right on the stovetop, perfect for busy weeknights or when your oven is out of commission.

Ingredients

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  • 16 oz peeled and deveined shrimp (wild-caught preferred)
  • 3 medium bell peppers, assorted colors, sliced
  • 1 large yellow onion, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt to taste (kosher salt recommended)
  • Black pepper to taste, freshly cracked if possible
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • 8 small flour or corn tortillas, warmed

Instructions

  1. Rinse the shrimp and pat dry with paper towels (about 5 minutes). Slice the bell peppers into thin strips and the onion into thin wedges.
  2. In a small bowl, combine chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper (about 2 minutes).
  3. Place shrimp, sliced peppers, and onions in a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and minced garlic, then sprinkle the seasoning mix over everything. Toss until all pieces are evenly coated (about 3 minutes).
  4. Place the sheet pan on a medium stovetop burner and let it warm up for about 3 minutes.
  5. Spread the shrimp and vegetables evenly across the sheet pan in a single layer. Cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes. Then, using tongs or a spatula, flip everything to cook the other side for another 5 minutes. Shrimp should turn pink and opaque, and veggies should soften with caramelized edges.
  6. Remove the sheet pan from heat. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the shrimp and veggies and sprinkle chopped cilantro if using (about 1 minute).
  7. While everything is cooking, warm your tortillas on a dry skillet or in a microwave wrapped in a damp paper towel.
  8. Fill tortillas with shrimp and veggies, add any favorite toppings like sour cream or avocado, and enjoy immediately.

Notes

Keep the heat medium to medium-low to avoid burning garlic or veggies. Pat shrimp dry to ensure good caramelization. Do not overcrowd the pan to allow even cooking. Flip shrimp and veggies halfway through cooking. Use corn tortillas for a gluten-free option. Warm tortillas separately while cooking shrimp and veggies.

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