These Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas will be gracing our table all summer long! This SUPER easy sheet pan meal is a 30-minute meal that’s healthy, loaded with flavor and guaranteed to satisfy the heartiest of appetites!

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Irresistible Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas: Your Quick & Flavorful Summer Staple

As the days grow longer and the sunshine beckons, our thoughts naturally turn to lighter, quicker, and more delicious meals that allow us to savor every moment of the warmer seasons. The unofficial start to summer is just around the corner, bringing with it the promise of leisurely beach days, backyard barbecues, and vibrant outdoor gatherings. But after a long day enjoying the sun, who wants to spend hours in the kitchen?

Enter the hero of effortless entertaining and weeknight dinners: the sheet pan meal! And today, we’re diving into a recipe that perfectly embodies all these desires – our incredible Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas. This isn’t just any weeknight dinner; it’s a healthy, flavor-packed, 30-minute meal designed to satisfy everyone at your table, from the pickiest eaters to those with the heartiest appetites. Get ready to add this to your regular rotation, because it’s truly a game-changer for busy summer evenings!

The Effortless Charm of Sheet Pan Dinners

Sheet pan cooking has revolutionized home kitchens, and for good reason. The concept is brilliantly simple: combine all your ingredients on a single baking sheet, roast them in the oven, and emerge with a complete, delicious meal and minimal cleanup. This method isn’t just about convenience; it’s about maximizing flavor. Roasting vegetables and proteins together on a sheet pan creates a beautiful caramelization, intensifying their natural sweetness and savory notes. For busy individuals and families, sheet pan meals mean less time prepping, less time scrubbing dishes, and more time enjoying the moments that matter.

Fajitas are an ideal candidate for this streamlined approach. Traditionally, fajitas involve sizzling meat and vegetables cooked on a stovetop, often creating multiple pans to wash. By transitioning to a sheet pan, we capture all those wonderful fajita flavors – the smoky spices, the tender-crisp vegetables, and the perfectly cooked protein – with the added benefit of oven-baked ease. This method makes it possible to enjoy restaurant-quality fajitas right in your own home, any night of the week.

Unleashing Flavor with Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas

Today, I’m thrilled to share this recipe for Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas, made even more irresistible with the help of my esteemed friends at Tony Chachere’s. This collaboration marks my second recipe in a year-long partnership with Tony’s, and it’s a testament to the incredible quality and versatility of their products.

For years, I’ve been a huge fan and proud ambassador of Tony Chachere’s. Their seasonings and marinades have long been a staple in my kitchen, bringing that unmistakable Creole zest to countless dishes. My hope is that through recipes like this, you too will be inspired to incorporate Tony’s into your culinary repertoire, discovering the depth of flavor they add to everyday meals. These Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas truly showcase how simple yet profoundly impactful their ingredients can be.

The Secret to Sizzling Fajitas: Tony Chachere’s Creole Magic

What makes these sheet pan fajitas truly shine? It’s the expertly chosen, zesty shrimp, which has been generously marinated in Tony Chachere’s 30-Minute Seafood Marinade. This marinade is specifically designed to infuse seafood with a vibrant, savory flavor in just half an hour, making it perfect for quick preparations. The shrimp emerges from the oven tender, juicy, and bursting with a subtle kick that forms the perfect base for our fajitas.

Alongside the succulent shrimp, we have a colorful medley of onions and bell peppers. These fresh vegetables are tossed with a drizzle of olive oil and my absolute go-to seasoning: Tony Chachere’s Original Creole Seasoning. This iconic blend is a powerhouse of flavor, adding a robust, authentic Creole depth that elevates the entire dish. It brings a balanced blend of spices and savory notes, ensuring every bite of your fajitas is memorable. This dynamic duo of Tony Chachere’s products transforms simple ingredients into a fiesta of flavor!

Essential Ingredients for Your Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas

Gathering your ingredients is the first step to a delicious meal. For these Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas, you’ll need a vibrant selection to build those incredible flavors:

Tony Chachere’s 30-Minute Seafood Marinade: The key to perfectly seasoned, succulent shrimp.
Tony Chachere’s Original Creole Seasoning: Your secret weapon for adding robust, authentic flavor to the veggies and overall dish.
Large Shrimp: Peeled and deveined for convenience. Look for fresh or good quality frozen shrimp.
Assorted Bell Peppers: A colorful combination of green, red, yellow, or orange bell peppers, sliced into thin strips for visual appeal and varied sweetness.
Medium Onion: Sliced to meld beautifully with the peppers and shrimp.
Olive Oil: To help roast the vegetables to perfection and bind the seasoning.
Fresh Limes: Essential for a squeeze of bright, acidic flavor to finish the fajitas.
Flour Tortillas: Warm, soft tortillas are the perfect vessel for your sizzling fajita filling.
Optional Toppings: Chopped cilantro, salsa, guacamole, shredded cheese, and extra sour cream can elevate your fajita experience even further.

Crafting the Creamy Avocado Crema

No fajita feast is complete without the perfect accompaniment, and for these Shrimp Fajitas, we’re making a simple yet sensational Avocado Crema. This creamy, cool sauce provides a wonderful contrast to the warm, spicy fajitas, adding a layer of richness and freshness that truly ties the meal together.

Ripe Avocados: The star of the crema, offering a smooth, buttery base.
Sour Cream: Adds tang and an extra creamy texture.
Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice: Brightens the flavor and helps prevent avocado from browning.
Tony Chachere’s Original Creole Seasoning: A subtle hint of seasoning to complement the fajitas.
Milk: To achieve your desired consistency – start with less and add more if you prefer a thinner crema.
Minced Garlic Clove: For a delicate aromatic kick.
Chopped Cilantro: Optional, but highly recommended for fresh herbal notes.

The Perfect Pairing: Zesty Fajitas with Silky Avocado Crema

The beauty of these fajitas extends beyond the main event; it also includes the incredibly simple yet impactful avocado crema. This luscious, vibrant green sauce comes together in mere minutes. Just combine all the crema ingredients in your blender or food processor, and blend until it reaches a silky-smooth consistency. The cool, creamy texture and fresh flavor of the avocado crema are the ideal counterbalance to the warm, zesty shrimp and peppers, creating a harmonious bite every time. It’s a nice and creamy addition that will become a mandatory topping once you try it!

Your Go-To Summer Meal

This Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas recipe is more than just a meal; it’s a solution for delightful, stress-free dining all summer long. Its ridiculously easy preparation and absolutely delicious outcome make it a recipe we’ll be serving over and over again, especially after those long, lazy days spent at the beach. We truly hope it becomes a cherished favorite in your home too! Enjoy every flavorful bite!

Expert Tips for Flawless Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas

Achieving perfect Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas is easy with a few simple considerations:

Bell Pepper Combination: While any combination of bell peppers works wonderfully, using a mix of colors (green, red, yellow, orange) adds not only visual appeal but also subtle variations in sweetness and flavor to your fajitas.
Onion Choice: I typically opt for a yellow onion for its classic, slightly sweet flavor profile. However, if you prefer a sharper, more vibrant kick and an extra pop of color, a red onion makes an excellent substitute.
Seasoning to Taste: I recommend tossing the veggies with 3 tablespoons of olive oil and 1 1/2 teaspoons of Tony Chachere’s Original Creole Seasoning to start. Remember, seasoning is personal! Feel free to add more or less Creole Seasoning to your liking, tasting as you go to hit that perfect flavor balance.
Don’t Overcrowd the Pan: For best results, ensure your shrimp and vegetables are spread in a single layer on the baking sheet. Overcrowding can lead to steaming instead of roasting, preventing that desirable caramelization and crisp-tender texture. If necessary, use two baking sheets.
Shrimp Timing is Key: Shrimp cooks very quickly. To avoid tough, rubbery shrimp, it’s crucial not to overcook them. They are typically done when they turn opaque and pink, usually within 8-10 minutes. Removing them while the veggies finish ensures perfect texture.

Explore More Creole-Inspired Delights

If you’ve loved the flavors of these Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas, you’ll be excited to know there are many more delicious recipes featuring Tony Chachere’s products waiting to be discovered. Expand your culinary horizons with these other Creole-inspired dishes:

Tony’s Baked Cheeseburger Sliders

Cajun Poutine

Creole Breakfast Egg Bake

Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas

Author: MaryAnn Dwyer

Servings: 4 servings

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Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

Avocado Crema

2 avocados, peeled and pitted
1/2 cup sour cream
3 Tbsp. freshly squeezed lime juice
1/2 tsp. Tony Chachere’s Original Creole Seasoning
1/4 cup milk
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup chopped cilantro, optional

Shrimp Fajitas

1 1/2 lbs. large shrimp, peeled and deveined
3/4 cup Tony Chachere’s 30-Minute Seafood Marinade
2 green bell peppers, sliced into thin strips
1 red bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
1 yellow or orange bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
1 medium onion, sliced
3 Tbsp. olive oil
1 1/2 tsp. Tony Chachere’s Original Creole Seasoning
2 limes, cut into wedges
8 6-inch flour tortillas
chopped cilantro, salsa, guacamole, shredded cheese, sour cream for serving, if desired

Instructions

Avocado Crema

Combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender and blend until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to serve with fajitas.

Shrimp Fajitas

Arrange rack in middle of oven and preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside. In a medium bowl, combine shrimp and marinade. Toss well. Place bowl in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Cut bell peppers and onions into thin slices (as pictured) and place in a separate medium bowl. Toss with olive oil and Tony’s Original Creole Seasoning until evenly coated.
Remove the shrimp from the refrigerator. Using a slotted spoon, arrange the marinated shrimp onto one side of the prepared baking sheet in an even layer. Add the seasoned peppers and onions to the other side of the tray. Bake for 10 minutes, or until the shrimp are opaque and pink. Immediately remove the shrimp from the tray to a clean bowl and cover with foil to keep warm. Continue to bake the vegetables for an additional 3 minutes.
Turn your oven broiler onto high. Broil the vegetables for 3-4 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning, until they achieve a slight char and become tender-crisp. Remove from the oven and gently toss the broiled peppers and onions with the reserved shrimp. Serve immediately with the prepared avocado crema, warm flour tortillas, and fresh lime wedges. Offer optional toppings like extra cilantro, salsa, guacamole, shredded cheese, or sour cream.

Notes

You can use any combination of bell peppers for this recipe to add color and varying sweetness.
I used a yellow onion for a classic flavor, but a red onion can be substituted for a bolder taste and vibrant color.
I tossed my veggies with 3 tablespoons of olive oil and 1 1/2 teaspoons of Tony’s Original Creole Seasoning, but feel free to adjust the amount of seasoning to your personal liking.
For best results, do not overcrowd the baking sheet. If necessary, use two sheets to ensure even cooking and proper caramelization.

Nutrition

Keyword: Tony Chachere’s, shrimp, fajitas, peppers, onions

Cuisine: Mexican

Course: Main Dish, Lunch

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