Shrimp Fajita Sheet Pan Quesadillas (Printable Version)
A vibrant mix of shrimp, peppers, and melted cheese baked for a crispy, flavorful meal.
# What You Need:
→ Seafood
01 - 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
03 - 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
04 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 jalapeño, seeded and thinly sliced
→ Spices & Seasonings
07 - 2 tbsp olive oil
08 - 1 ½ tsp chili powder
09 - 1 tsp ground cumin
10 - ½ tsp smoked paprika
11 - ½ tsp ground coriander
12 - ½ tsp salt
13 - ¼ tsp black pepper
14 - ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
15 - Juice of 1 lime
→ Quesadilla Assembly
16 - 6 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
17 - 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
18 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
→ For Serving
19 - Sour cream
20 - Salsa
21 - Lime wedges
22 - Sliced avocado
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
02 - In a large bowl, combine shrimp, bell peppers, onion, garlic, jalapeño, olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, coriander, salt, pepper, cayenne, and lime juice. Toss until evenly coated.
03 - Spread shrimp and vegetable mixture evenly on prepared baking sheet. Roast for 10–12 minutes until shrimp are pink and vegetables are tender.
04 - Remove shrimp mixture from oven. Increase oven temperature to 450°F.
05 - Lay out 3 tortillas on a clean work surface. Distribute half the cheese evenly on top. Spoon shrimp and vegetable mixture over cheese, then sprinkle with remaining cheese and cilantro. Top each with another tortilla.
06 - Transfer assembled quesadillas to baking sheet. Lightly brush tops with olive oil.
07 - Bake for 6–8 minutes, then flip and bake for another 4–5 minutes until golden and crisp.
08 - Remove from oven and let rest 2 minutes. Cut into wedges and serve with sour cream, salsa, lime wedges, and avocado.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Cleanup consists of tossing one sheet pan in the dishwasher
- The oven creates perfectly crisp tortillas without constant flipping
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- The shrimp will continue cooking slightly when you bake the assembled quesadillas, so do not overcook them in the first step
- Two baking sheets prevent overcrowding and help the tortillas crisp rather than steam
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- Work quickly when assembling so the tortillas do not become soggy from the hot filling
- If your tortillas are cracking, microwave them for 15 seconds to increase pliability