Creamy Shrimp Fajita Pasta Skillet

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By Alex

• Aug 03, 2026 • 0 Comments •

4.9

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

30 mins

Total Time

45 mins

Servings

4 People

A quick and easy 30 minute meal that has all of the things that you love about a fajita. Bell Peppers, onions, pasta, and shrimp are in the most flavorful and creamy sauce that you are going to love!

I am so excited to be working with McCormick again this year and creating delicious and flavorful recipes to share with you! Some of you may be observing meat- free Fridays this month during Lent and I have a quick and easy recipe for you today.

Whether or not you are observing Lent this month, seafood is an easy swap to make and adds delicious flavor and texture to your dish. Shrimp is low in fat and high in protein and vitamin D. I also love cooking with all types of fish including salmon and it makes a great swap to meats with higher fat content.

I don’t know about you guys but my pantry is full of McCormick Recipe Mixes. They are great to use to when creating a quick meal and add such delicious spices and flavor.

I wanted to create a 30 minute meal using the Fajita Seasoning Mix. They have so many different varieties and the possibilities are endless in creating a quick and easy meal! Friday nights can be so busy and a delicious flavorful meal doesn’t have to be complicating.

The great thing about shrimp is that they cook within minutes. You can even buy shrimp that is pre-cooked from the grocery store and pan sear it for a couple of minutes. You add some fajita seasoning on top of the shrimp and the flavor is amazing!

Once the peppers and shrimp are cooked you make the creamy fajita sauce. And oh my word. I can’t even rave about this sauce enough! It is thick and creamy and coats everything perfectly in the dish. I love how the shrimp is hidden inside.

My hubby raved about this dish! He said it was one of the best things that I have made. He loves shrimp and said that this needs to go into the regular rotation. And I have to agree! I know that you will not be disappointed about this meal. It has all of the things you love about fajitas with a fun pasta twist. It is phenomenal!

Not to mention it is quick and easy to make and on the dinner table within 30 minutes. You guys are going to love this one and want to make it all year long!

For more delicious seafood recipes and inspiration for Lent be sure to visit McCormick.com!

This post was sponsored by McCormick®. I love working with brands that I am passionate about and use in the kitchen for myself. All opinions expressed are my own.

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Sheet Pan Salmon & Green Vegetables With Herb Garlic Sauce

This healthy and nutritious sheet pan baked salmon with herb & garlic sauce and green vegetables is quick and easy and suitable for paleo, keto, whole30 and AIP diets.

Not sure if you’ve noticed, but I’ve been obsessed with quick and easy sheet pan meals recently. You might have tried my chorizo, chicken and asparagus bake, this quick and easy baked spiced cod with Brussels sprouts, my mushroom with balsamic chicken and onions, or my Italian sheet pan baked eggs. Today, I’m giving you a nutritious, delicious, super food packed meal of baked salmon with zesty herb and garlic sauce and green vegetables.

This sheet pan meal ticks so many boxes: paleo, keto, AIP and Whole30 friendly, it’s a perfect meal for anyone doing a reset. It has loads of green veggies, it has omega-3s rich fish, it’s quick and easy, and most importantly, it’s full of flavour.

Cook’s notes

I am using salmon fillets because I love oily fish and my partner really likes this particular type of fish. You can use any other part of salmon, like salmon steaks which are cheaper, or any other fish that suits your budget and location.

You can also make this with prawns or chicken instead of fish. For prawns, start baking the vegetables earlier and add the prawns in the last 5 minutes as they don’t need much time to cook. For chicken, it’s the other way around. Slice the chicken fillets into thinner strips and bake for 5 minutes before adding the vegetables, then cook for 15 more minutes together, so a total of 20 minutes for thin strips of chicken.

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This healthy and nutritious sheet pan baked salmon with herb & garlic sauce and green vegetables is quick and easy and suitable for paleo, keto, whole30 and AIP diets.

For the sauce

For the rest

Preheat the oven to 200 C / 400 F.
Mix together the sauce in a small bowl and set aside.
Grease a large sheet pan or flat-ish baking tray with about a tablespoon of olive oil and place the salmon fillets in the middle, leaving about an inch of space in between. Spread even amounts of the sauce over the top of each salmon fillet.
Scatter the green vegetables around and in between the fillets, overlapping each other is fine. Drizzle the vegetables lightly with olive oil (about 2 tablespoons) and the juice of half of the remaining lemon. Sprinkle with a few pinches of sea salt and pepper.
Place the tray in the oven for 15 minutes, rotating halfway if your oven is slightly uneven in temperature (like mine).
Serve while hot with any additional vegetables, salads, or starchy carbs, if you needed.