Description
Sizzling Cajun shrimp bake delivers a spicy symphony of Gulf Coast flavors that dance across your palate. Hearty, bold seasonings and succulent shrimp promise a memorable meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced into rounds
- 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp
Vegetables and Starches:
- 2 ears of corn, cut into 3-inch pieces
- 1 pound small red potatoes, quartered
- 1 lemon, quartered
Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a robust 400°F (200°C), ensuring a high-heat environment for optimal cooking.
- Select a spacious mixing vessel and consolidate the andouille sausage, succulent shrimp, sweet corn kernels, hearty potatoes, robust Cajun seasoning, fragrant olive oil, pungent garlic powder, aromatic onion powder, and freshly ground black pepper.
- Vigorously tumble the ingredients, guaranteeing each morsel receives an even, flavorful coating of seasonings.
- Distribute the seasoned mixture across a generous baking sheet, creating a uniform, single-layer landscape that promotes consistent roasting.
- Position the pan in the preheated oven and roast for approximately 25-30 minutes, monitoring until potatoes reach tender perfection and shrimp transform into a vibrant pink hue, signaling complete culinary transformation.
- Extract the baking sheet from the oven, presenting the dish with bright, zesty lemon wedges as a refreshing garnish.
- Serve piping hot, inviting diners to savor the bold, Cajun-inspired medley of flavors and textures.
Notes
- Customize the Cajun seasoning intensity by reducing or increasing the amount to suit personal heat tolerance.
- Replace shrimp with chicken or tofu for dietary preferences or allergies while maintaining the bold Cajun flavor profile.
- Use a heavy-duty sheet pan or cast-iron skillet to ensure even heat distribution and crispy edges on potatoes and sausage.
- Prep ingredients the night before and store in a sealed container to streamline cooking process and enhance flavor marination.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 890 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 195 mg