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Easy Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas with 5-Ingredient Zesty Chipotle Lime Crema

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A quick and flavorful sheet pan shrimp fajitas recipe paired with a tangy, smoky chipotle lime crema made from just five ingredients. Perfect for busy weeknights and casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined (fresh or thawed frozen)
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
  • 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Flour or corn tortillas for serving (corn tortillas for gluten-free option)
  • For the Zesty Chipotle Lime Crema:
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon adobo sauce (from the chipotle pepper can)
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Slice the red, yellow, and green bell peppers into thin strips about 1/4 inch wide. Thinly slice the red onion into half-moons.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shrimp, sliced peppers, and onion. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil, then sprinkle chili powder, smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, and pepper. Toss gently but thoroughly to coat.
  4. Arrange the shrimp and veggies in a single layer on a large rimmed sheet pan, spacing shrimp to avoid overcrowding.
  5. Roast in the oven for 10-12 minutes, tossing gently halfway through (around 6 minutes). Shrimp should turn pink and opaque; peppers should be tender with slight charred edges.
  6. While roasting, prepare the chipotle lime crema by blending sour cream or Greek yogurt, chopped chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, lime juice, garlic powder, and salt until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  7. Remove the sheet pan from the oven and squeeze juice of one lime over the shrimp and veggies. Toss to distribute lime juice evenly.
  8. Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or wrapped in foil in the oven for a few minutes.
  9. Serve shrimp and roasted veggies on warm tortillas, drizzled generously with chipotle lime crema. Garnish with fresh cilantro or sliced avocado if desired.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the pan to avoid steaming the shrimp. Use large shrimp for best results. Marinate shrimp briefly (under 30 minutes) to prevent mushiness. Watch oven temperature carefully to avoid rubbery shrimp. Blend crema thoroughly for smooth texture. Lime juice brightens the dish and balances richness. Substitute chipotle pepper with smoked paprika and cayenne if needed. Dairy-free crema can be made with coconut yogurt or cashew cream.

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