Express
Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajita Tostadas
with mashed beans
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 3 days
Contains: Shellfish (Shrimp), Milk, Wheat
- Calorie-Conscious
- Fiber-Rich
- Pescatarian
Chef
Hannah Fenton
If you’re in search of a meal with minimal clean-up, our Express Sheet Pan meals are perfect for you. These flavorful dishes are quick-cooking and just require one sheet pan. Yes, that’s right, just one. Dinner can be served for you and a loved one in no time, leaving the kitchen close to spot-less. One sheet, little time, lots of flavor.
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 8 oz. Black Beans
- 8 oz. Shrimp
- 6 oz. Mixed Diced Peppers
- 4 Small Flour Tortillas
- 1 Lime
- 2 oz. Sliced Red Onion
- 1 oz. Chipotle Crema
- 1 oz. Cream Cheese
- ¼ oz. Cilantro
- 1 tsp. Fiesta Seasoning
- 1 tsp. Cilantro Lime Pepper Salt
- 1 tsp. Fajita Seasoning
Due to our just-in-time sourcing model, we may have to send you a substitute ingredient. Not to worry! We make sure every ingredient sent to you meets our high quality standards. We’ll keep you informed should a switch occur, so please check the ingredient labels in your meal bag.
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories490
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Carbohydrates59g
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Net Carbs50g
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Fat16g
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Protein28g
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Sodium2080mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Cooking Spray
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 1 Baking Sheet
- 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl
- 1 Microwave
- 1 Colander/Strainer
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
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If using antibiotic free chicken, pat dry. Cook in a medium non-stick pan with 2 tsp. olive oil over medium heat until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes per side.
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If using sliced beef, pat dry, coarsely chop, then separate pieces. Cook in a medium non-stick pan with 2 tsp. olive oil over medium heat until beef reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes. Rest, 3 minutes.
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1 Toast the Tortillas
Tostadas are a delicious, but messy treat. For this recipe, they can easily be converted to tacos. Simply warm tortillas in oven for 1-2 minutes after completing steps.
Poke tortillas with a fork all over, 10 times for each tortilla. Place directly on oven rack in a single layer.Toast in hot oven until slightly browned and crisp, 3-6 minutes.Carefully remove from oven.While tortillas toast, continue recipe. -
2 Start the Vegetables
Place mixed peppers and onions on prepared baking sheet. Toss with 1 tsp. olive oil, half the fajita seasoning (reserve remaining for shrimp), and cilantro lime pepper salt. Spread into an even layer.
Roast in hot oven, 10 minutes.While vegetables roast, continue recipe. -
3 Add Shrimp and Finish Vegetables
Pat shrimp dry. Season all over with remaining fajita seasoning and a pinch of salt.
After 10 minutes, carefully remove sheet from oven and push vegetables to one side of sheet. Sheet will be hot! Use a utensil.Add shrimp to empty side of sheet and evenly top with 1 tsp. olive oil.Roast in hot oven until vegetables are tender and shrimp reach a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 8-10 minutes.Carefully remove from oven.While vegetables and shrimp roast, continue recipe. -
4 Prepare Ingredients, Mash Beans, and Finish Dish
Drain and rinse beans in a colander/strainer. Place beans in a microwave-safe bowl and mash with a fork until slightly chunky. Stir in 2 tsp. water, fiesta seasoning, and cream cheese until combined.
Microwave uncovered until heated through, 1-2 minutes.While beans microwave, stem cilantro, keeping leaves whole.Halve lime. Cut one half into wedges and juice the other half.Carefully remove beans from microwave and stir in 2 tsp. lime juice until combined.To serve, evenly top tortillas with beans, vegetables, then shrimp. Garnish with chipotle crema and cilantro. Squeeze lime wedges over to taste. Bon appétit!
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