Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas With Avocado Crema

Name: Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas with Avocado Crema
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 lb raw, peeled and deveined, tail-on shrimp; 2 cups red onion, sliced very thin; 3 tricolor peppers, sliced thin; &frac13; cup neutral oil; 2 packets of fajita seasonings; 1 package of queso fresco, crumbled; 1 package of tortillas; your favorite salsa; hot sauce, optional; 2 avocados; ¼ cup sour cream; 1 small handful cilantro, plus more for garnish; ¼ tsp salt; 2 garlic cloves, minced; ½ lime, juiced

by Jennifer B. on October 09, 2020 Updated on October 12, 2020

If you’re ever looking for the easiest dinner to serve a small group – I’ve got you covered. I find that Latin flavors, specifically Mexican, generally appeal to most people. And when you’re serving hungry kids or a group of friends, sometimes you need something fast and easy.

Baking Tray Miele Shop Now

These flavorful fajitas need almost no active cook time and are elevated by a simple avocado crema.

Reusable Produce Bags Lotus Shop Now

Plus, we’re linking some amazing tools to make this even easier on you (hello the most amazing garlic press you’ll ever use!).

Garject Garlic Press Dreamfarm Shop Now

I absolutely love the avocado cream I made for this recipe. Its airy and fluffy – a super appealing texture for the senses, and something that feels extra special without very much extra time.

Featured Product Prep 11 Plus Food Processor

Prep 11 Plus Food Processor Cuisinart Shop Now

I love that you can throw all of the ingredients into a food processor and you truly just lift a finger to press “on”. The flavor of this particular crema is pretty reminiscent of guacamole, but it’s really the texture that’s the show stopper.

Mexican Hand Juicer Verve Culture Shop Now

Don’t get me wrong, I love guacamole any way. Sometimes extra chunky with just a dab of cilantro, lime and salt, and sometimes I like it hand mashed with all the flavors. Consider this an amazing technique to add to your repertoire.

Featured Product Modus Marble Extra Small Round Dish

Modus Marble Extra Small Round Dish Denby Shop Now

Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas with Avocado Crema

Printable Version

theinspiredhome.com

Author

Jennifer Bravo

Published

September 22, 2020

Modified

October 12, 2020

Yields

5 servings

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

INGREDIENTS

1 lb raw, peeled and deveined, tail-on shrimp
2 cups red onion, sliced very thin
3 tricolor peppers, sliced thin
⅓ cup neutral oil
2 packets of fajita seasonings
1 package of queso fresco, crumbled
1 package of tortillas
your favorite salsa
hot sauce, optional
2 avocados
¼ cup sour cream
1 small handful cilantro, plus more for garnish
¼ tsp salt
2 garlic cloves, minced
½ lime, juiced

DIRECTIONS

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. On a sheet pan, lay out the shrimp, peppers, and onion. Drizzle oil over top and sprinkle both packets of fajita seasonings over top. Use tongs to mix. Cook for 15 minutes, or until the shrimp is just firm and the peppers and onions are cooked and slightly brown.
In a food processor, mix avocados, sour cream, cilantro, salt, garlic and lime until smooth and almost fluffy/airy. Taste and add more salt or an optional dab of hot sauce if needed.
Serve everything buffet style with tortillas, queso fresco, avocado cream, cilantro, hot sauce and salsa. Enjoy!

Nutrition Per Serving

Serving Size - 5
Calories - 482
Carbohydrate - 22.4g
Cholesterol - 200mg
Fiber - 7.6g
Protein - 25.1g
Fat - 34.5g
Saturated Fat - 8g
Sodium - 755mg
Sugar - 6.2g