How to Make the Perfect Sheet Pan Cajun Shrimp and Sausage
Cajun · Easy · 30 min · 4 servings
Bold Cajun-spiced shrimp and smoky andouille sausage roast together with colorful bell peppers and corn on a single sheet pan for a flavor-packed New Orleans inspired dinner. It is a vibrant and exciting meal that brings the spirit of a shrimp boil indoors with almost no effort.
Why this recipe works
This Sheet Pan Cajun Shrimp and Sausage recipe has been crafted to deliver restaurant-quality results in your home kitchen. At just 30 minutes from start to finish, it fits perfectly into a busy schedule without sacrificing flavor. Each serving comes in at 435 calories with 34g of protein, making it a balanced choice for any meal.
What you will need
This recipe uses 6 simple ingredients that you can find at any grocery store:
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 12 ounces andouille sausage sliced into rounds
- 2 large bell peppers mixed colors sliced
- 2 ears corn on the cob cut into 1-inch rounds
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
Step by step instructions
Step 1: Season Everything
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and line a large sheet pan with aluminum foil. Toss the sliced sausage, bell peppers, and corn rounds with olive oil and half the Cajun seasoning in a large bowl until well coated.
Step 2: Start the Hearty Ingredients
Spread the sausage, peppers, and corn in an even single layer on the prepared sheet pan. Roast for 10 minutes to give these heartier ingredients a head start before adding the quick-cooking shrimp.
Step 3: Add the Shrimp
Toss the shrimp with the remaining Cajun seasoning and a drizzle of olive oil. Remove the pan from the oven, push everything to the sides, and scatter the seasoned shrimp across the pan. Return to the oven for 7 to 8 more minutes until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
Step 4: Serve with Dipping Sauce
Serve the Cajun shrimp and sausage straight from the sheet pan family style. Offer lemon wedges for squeezing over everything and provide melted butter or remoulade sauce on the side for dipping the corn rounds.
Easy substitutions
Missing an ingredient? Here are some swaps that work perfectly:
- andouille sausage → smoked kielbasa or any fully cooked smoked sausage of your choice
- Cajun seasoning → Old Bay seasoning for a slightly different but equally bold coastal flavor
Common mistakes to avoid
Watch out for these pitfalls that can affect your results:
- Adding the shrimp to the pan at the same time as the sausage and vegetables which causes the shrimp to become rubbery and overcooked
- Using pre-cooked frozen shrimp that has not been fully thawed and patted dry which releases excess water and steams everything on the pan
Nutrition facts
Per serving: 435 calories, 34g protein, 22g carbs, 26g fat, 4g fiber.
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