How to Make Sheet Pan Cajun Butter Shrimp - A Step-by-Step Guide

Sheet Pan Cajun Butter Shrimp is a delicious and easy-to-make recipe that brings the bold and zesty flavors of Cajun cuisine to your table. This dish features succulent shrimp bathed in a rich and flavorful buttery sauce with a kick of Cajun seasoning. Not only is it quick to prepare, but it also requires minimal clean-up thanks to being cooked on a single sheet pan.

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Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 pounds extra large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ cup butter, cubed and at room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley (Optional)
  • 6 lemon wedges (optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 8 mins
  • Total Time: 23 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Combine smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, oregano, pepper, cayenne pepper, and thyme in a small bowl. Pat shrimp dry and place in a large bowl. Sprinkle with Cajun seasoning mixture and drizzle with olive oil. Toss to coat evenly.
  • Place shrimp in a single layer on a sheet pan without overcrowding.
  • Cook in the preheated oven until shrimp are opaque in the middle, about 8 minutes. Immediately add butter to the hot pan and toss with shrimp until butter is melted. Sprinkle with parsley, if desired and serve with lemon wedges.
  • Nutrition

    339 cal.

    • Total Fat: 23g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 271mg
    • Sodium: 496mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 2g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Protein: 31g
    • Potassium: 303mg