Sheet Pan Steak and Shrimp Fajitas

Shrimp and steak fajitas on a ceramic plate with sides and sour cream.

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Sheet Pan Steak and Shrimp Fajitas

Sheet Pan Steak And Shrimp Fajitas are the ultimate surf & turf dinner to enjoy. Blasted with flavor, full of veggies. Ready in 30 minutes.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: Mexican

Servings:

Author: Bailey

Equipment

baking sheet
sharp knives

Ingredients

1 lb sirloin or NY strip steak *see notes
1 lb shrimp, thawed & cleaned
2 Tbsp oil
3 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
¼ cup lime juice
1 Tbsp chipotle pepper in adobo about 1 pepper
2 tsp cumin
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt *more to taste
1 large green pepper, sliced
1 large red bell pepper, sliced
1 medium onion, sliced *see notes
2 Tbsp fresh cilantro for garnish
8-10 small tortillas
1 Jalapeño , chopped optional

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425º. Add seasonings to a small bowl, whisk. Add half of the seasonings (other half is for shrimp), chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, garlic, oil and lime juice to a large bowl. Add steak to the bowl for a quick marinade.
*You can leave the steak whole, but this will require a little longer cook but will result in a more tender steak. You can also slice the steak first and it will cook much quicker. This is up to you and your preference!
Slice the peppers and onions thinly. Add to a greased baking sheet. sprinkle with salt and pepper for flavor. Pop them in the oven and cook for about 8-12 minutes. Add the cleaned, thawed shrimp to a bowl, toss them in 1 tsp oil and the other half of the seasonings. Set aside.
Once the peppers and onion are starting to cook and char up a bit use a spatula to move the veggies up on the pan.
Add the steak, marinade, garlic to the bottom half of the pan.
If you prefer to cook the shrimp separately, add them to a small baking sheet on their own (your choice!) Or, add them with the steak to the bottom half of the pan.
Stick the baking sheet (or sheets) back into the oven. If doing two sheets and two aren't fitting, place the peppers and steak on top wrack. Cook on 425º for 8-12 minutes.
Please note, cooking times will vary greatly on thickness of steak. Just be sure you check the center for a nice pink interior (medium cook) and not over cooked. Shrimp will be a light pink in color on both sides when finished cooking. If steak is whole, slice once it's rested for 1 minute. Garnish with cilantro, serve on warmed tortillas with favorite toppings.

Notes

*use any onion of choice.

*any color combination of peppers will work.

*please use any steak of choice that you prefer and that's in budget. I typically go for sirloin first. Choose a thin steak if possible.

Any leftovers can be stored in an airtight container and will last for up to 3 days in the fridge.

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