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Sheet Pan Garlic Lime Salmon Fajitas

A quick, sheet-pan meal of seasoned salmon and bell peppers brightened with lime and cilantro.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each) skin side down
  • 1 yellow bell pepper sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper sliced
  • 1 medium onion sliced
  • 1 packet McCormick Fajita Seasoning Mix 1.12 ounce
  • 1 lime lime juice of
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • fresh lime slices for serving
  • cilantro chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on a large sheet pan spaced evenly.
  • Arrange the sliced yellow, red, and green bell peppers and the sliced onion around the salmon on the sheet pan.
  • In a mixing bowl whisk together the fajita seasoning packet, lime juice, minced garlic, olive oil, and water until combined.
  • Spoon the mixture evenly over the salmon fillets, then pour any remaining mixture over the peppers and toss the vegetables lightly to coat.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15–20 minutes, until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and the peppers are tender.
  • Serve the salmon and peppers with fresh lime slices and chopped cilantro as garnish.

Equipment

  • Sheet Pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk or fork
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Spoon or Spatula

Notes

  • Use skin-on salmon to help keep fillets intact while baking.
  • Adjust seasoning amount to taste for a milder or spicier result.
  • Slice vegetables uniformly so they cook evenly.