Print

Flavorful Cajun Butter Shrimp and Corn Sheet Pan Dinner

Cajun Butter Shrimp - featured image
Print Recipe

A quick and easy sheet pan dinner featuring juicy shrimp, smoky Andouille sausage, and sweet corn tossed in a rich Cajun butter sauce. Perfect for weeknights or casual gatherings with bold, comforting flavors.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning (e.g., Tony Chachere’s)
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 8 ounces Andouille sausage, sliced into ½-inch rounds
  • 3 ears fresh corn, cut into 1-inch rounds (or 1 ½ cups frozen corn kernels)
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
  • 3 stalks green onions, chopped
  • Optional garnishes: fresh parsley, chopped; extra lemon wedges

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute, avoiding browning.
  3. Remove from heat and whisk in Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, fresh lemon juice, and hot sauce if using. Set aside to cool slightly.
  4. Peel and devein shrimp if not done already. Slice Andouille sausage into ½-inch rounds. Cut corn into 1-inch rounds. Slice red bell pepper into strips.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, toss shrimp, sausage, corn, and bell pepper with about three-quarters of the Cajun butter sauce until evenly coated. Reserve the rest for drizzling after baking.
  6. Spread the mixture in a single layer on a large rimmed baking sheet, avoiding overcrowding.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes. At around 8 minutes, gently turn the shrimp and sausage using tongs or a spatula for even cooking.
  8. Remove from oven and immediately drizzle the reserved Cajun butter sauce over the hot ingredients.
  9. Sprinkle chopped green onions and fresh parsley over the top.
  10. Serve with lemon wedges on the side and a quick squeeze of lemon juice before eating.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the pan to ensure even roasting and caramelization. Melt butter gently to avoid browning. Use fresh garlic for best flavor. Turn shrimp and sausage halfway through baking to cook evenly. If shrimp cook too fast, remove early and add back near the end to avoid rubbery texture. For gluten-free, verify sausage ingredients. Frozen shrimp and corn can be used if thawed and patted dry. Use tongs to turn shrimp gently.

Nutrition

Keywords: Cajun shrimp, sheet pan dinner, butter shrimp, Andouille sausage, corn, quick dinner, spicy shrimp, easy recipe

Find it online: https://tomyumy.com/flavorful-cajun-butter-shrimp-and-corn-sheet-pan-dinner-easy-recipe/