Description
This Cajun Shrimp Sheet Pan Potato Wedges recipe combines crispy, seasoned potato wedges with succulent Cajun-spiced shrimp for a hassle-free weeknight dinner. Enjoy bold flavors and minimal cleanup with this vibrant, complete meal.
Ingredients
- Russet potatoes or Yukon Gold potatoes
- Olive oil or avocado oil
- Cajun seasoning
- Large or jumbo shrimp (21-25 count or 16-20 count per pound)
- Bell peppers (red, yellow, or orange)
- Red onion
- Fresh minced garlic
- Fresh lemon juice
- Chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
- Salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Wash and cut the potatoes into consistent wedges, then place them in a large bowl.
- Drizzle the potatoes with about 2 tablespoons of olive oil and sprinkle with 2-3 tablespoons of Cajun seasoning, tossing well to coat.
- Arrange the seasoned potato wedges in a single layer on the baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- While the potatoes bake, prepare the shrimp and vegetables by combining thawed, patted dry shrimp with sliced bell peppers and red onion in a medium bowl.
- Drizzle the shrimp and vegetable mixture with another tablespoon of olive oil and sprinkle with 1-2 tablespoons of Cajun seasoning, tossing to coat.
- After the potatoes have baked, remove the sheet pan from the oven and add the shrimp and vegetable mixture, spreading it out in a single layer.
- Sprinkle minced garlic over the mixture and return the sheet pan to the oven, baking for another 8-12 minutes until the shrimp are opaque and pink.
- Once cooked, remove from the oven and squeeze fresh lemon juice over the dish, then sprinkle with chopped parsley or cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg
Keywords: Ensure not to overcrowd the pan for crispy results. You can substitute shrimp with sliced chicken sausage if desired, but adjust cooking times accordingly.