Description
This easy Sheet Pan Cajun Shrimp and Potatoes is a flavorful and spicy one-pan meal that combines tender roasted potatoes, succulent shrimp, and a drizzle of honey butter sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.=
Ingredients
Scale
For the Potatoes:
- 1 ½ pounds baby gold or baby red potatoes, quartered
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
For the Shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on or off, as preferred)
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
For the Honey Butter Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
Instructions
- Prepare for Baking: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease a large sheet pan or line it with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Roast the Potatoes: In a large bowl, toss the quartered potatoes with olive oil, melted butter, and Cajun seasoning. Spread the potatoes evenly on the prepared sheet pan and roast for 20 minutes.
- Prepare the Shrimp: While the potatoes are roasting, toss the shrimp in a bowl with melted butter and Cajun seasoning until well coated.
- Add Shrimp to the Pan: After the potatoes have roasted for 20 minutes, remove the sheet pan from the oven. Arrange the seasoned shrimp over the potatoes. Return the pan to the oven and roast for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and fully cooked.
- Make the Honey Butter Sauce: While the shrimp and potatoes finish cooking, stir together melted butter, honey, and minced garlic in a small bowl.
- Serve: Drizzle the honey butter sauce over the shrimp and potatoes before serving. Enjoy warm!
Notes
- For a spicier dish, add more Cajun seasoning or a sprinkle of cayenne pepper.
- You can substitute sweet potatoes for the baby red or gold potatoes if preferred.
- Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers, zucchini, or asparagus to the sheet pan for added flavor and nutrition.
- This dish can be made ahead by preparing the shrimp and potatoes a few hours before cooking, then assembling them on the sheet pan and roasting when ready.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Cajun, Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 150mg