Sheet Pan Steak and Shrimp Fajitas

Love the ease of a sheet pan? Your next dinner should be these sheet pan steak and shrimp fajitas. Slice up the vegetables and give them a slight head start in the oven, so everything will be cooked at the same time. Serve with Mexican rice or lime-cilantro rice.

open tortilla with steak and shrimp fajitas surrounded by add ons
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons chili powder

  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

  • 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano

  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste

  • 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced

  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced

  • 1 onion, thinly sliced

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided

  • 1 pound sirloin steak, sliced 1/4-inch thick across the grain

  • 16 medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • 1 lime, halved

  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro sprigs

  • 8 (8-inch) flour tortillas

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line 2 sheet pans with parchment paper or aluminum foil.

  2. Combine chili powder, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, cumin, garlic powder, and cayenne in a small bowl.

  3. In a large bowl, combine green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and onion with 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil and 1/2 of dry seasoning mixture. Toss until evenly coated with seasoning mixture and spread out in a single layer on one of the prepared pans.

  4. Meanwhile, in the same large bowl, toss steak and shrimp with remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil; add remaining seasoning and toss again. Place steak on one side of second prepared pan, with shrimp on the other side of pan.

  5. Place steak and shrimp on a rack below vegetables and roast both pans for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, swap rack positions of the pans, bringing the lower pan up, and placing the other pan on the rack below. Continue roasting until shrimp is pink and tightly curled, steak is cooked to medium, and vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes more. An instant read thermometer inserted in center of steak should read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C) . If steak or vegetables require more time, remove shrimp to a plate and keep warm, while other ingredients continue cooking. Squeeze juice of half a lime over contents of each sheet pan.

  6. To serve: Place a few steak strips, onion and pepper strips, 2 shrimp, and some cilantro on each tortilla. Roll up tortillas and contents jelly-roll fashion, and enjoy!

    Cook’s Note

    Two pans are used in this recipe to avoid crowding food in the pans, allowing food to roast rather than steam.

    We like these fajitas with avocado slices, cheese, sour cream, and cilantro, but you may add any toppings you and your family like!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

1074 Calories
41g Fat
121g Carbs
54g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 1074
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 41g 53%
Saturated Fat 11g 57%
Cholesterol 147mg 49%
Sodium 1761mg 77%
Total Carbohydrate 121g 44%
Dietary Fiber 10g 34%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 54g
Vitamin C 81mg 405%
Calcium 158mg 12%
Iron 10mg 55%
Potassium 910mg 19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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