Shrimp Fajitas Sheet Pan Recipe (Keto) (2024)

One of the easiest ways to make shrimp fajitas is to bake everything on a sheet pan. Just take a look at this simple recipe!

I just love seafood! From baked sea scallops to tilapia salad, I enjoy them all. Now, I'm bringing you some sheet pan fajitas with shrimp because I love low-carb Mexican recipes too.

This sheet pan fajita recipe combines juicy shrimp with fresh vegetables. It's a quick and easy weeknight meal that the whole family will love. The shrimp are cooked in a flavorful marinade on the sheet pan and combined with fresh vegetables.

If you're looking for a simple meal, look no further! All you need is a sheet pan, some simple ingredients, and a few minutes to cook.

Ingredients

Let's take a look at what you'll need to make the shrimp fajita recipe.

• Fresh shrimp is preferred as they are marinated before baking.
• Bell peppers in different colors are sliced thinly for the fajita mixture.
• Jalapeño pepper adds in a little heat.
• Red onion gives a little color and flavor.
• Fresh lime juice adds in a tangy flavor.
• Celery pieces add in a little crunch to the mix.
• Spices include garlic powder, chili powder, Spanish paprika, ground cumin, salt, and ground black pepper.
• Optional add-ons to include when serving are avocado slices, sour cream, fresh cilantro, and warm tortillas.

Quick tips

• Remove the shells and tails on the shrimp. I left the tails on because it looks nicer in the photos. But the fajita mix is much easier to eat with the tail removed.
• Marinate shrimp longer. It's best to marinate the shrimp for at least 30 minutes. You can even prepare it the night before and allow it to marinate for up to 12 hours in the refrigerator.

Instructions

Although you can make skillet shrimp fajitas instead, baking will free you from having to stand over the stove. Just follow these easy step-by-step directions.

Season shrimp

Combine the shrimp seasoning ingredients for the marinade. Then drizzle half the mixture over the shrimp.

Season and bake vegetables

Spread the cut vegetables on a sheet pan, reserving half the red onion, and drizzle with remaining marinade. Bake in preheated oven.

Add shrimp and onion

Toss in the marinated shrimp and reserved red onion. Bake an additional 5 to 8 minutes or until the shrimp is fully cooked.

️ Serving suggestions

You may be tempted to serve fajitas without a tortilla to cut carbs. But, there are many low-carb tortillas that you can make or buy.

I came up with an egg freerecipe for almond flour tortillas made with psyllium because I'm sensitive to egg whites. Most of the low carb tortillas you'll find in supermarkets contain wheat so you'll want to watch out for that if you're gluten-free.

It's surprisingly easy to make your own tortillas and the easiest way to make them thin and flat is to use a press. If you love Mexican dishes, you should definitely buy a tortilla pressto make your own tortillas.

You can also serve up this shrimp low carb fajitas on lettuce wraps. Those work really well too as you just want something to hold the mix to eat with your hands.

Of course, the sheet pan fajita mix can also be eaten with a fork. But, I like to use either tortillas or lettuce for serving.

For added healthy fat, I serve the fajitas with avocado and sour cream. You can add in a salsa as well. My favorite is a homemade cucumber salsa as it's very low carb.

FAQs

Before getting to the full recipe, here's answers to common questions people have about making these fajitas.

Looking for more low-carb shrimp recipes? Here's a few of our favorites.

• Crockpot shrimp scampi is a simple alternative to the popular skillet dish.
• Sinigang na hipon is a delicious Filipino shrimp soup.
• Keto Bang Bang Shrimp will elevate your lunch or dinner with a crispy and spicy seafood dish.
• Shrimp boil is a perfect dish for summer that's bursting with flavor.
• Coconut shrimp adds a crispy gluten-free coating that's sure to please.

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Recipe

First published on August 31, 2019. Post updated on May 27, 2022, with additional recipe information and new photos.