Description
Spicy Cajun shrimp medley dances with bold Louisiana flavors, bringing sizzling seafood excitement to dinner tables. Gulf Coast inspiration meets home kitchen magic, promising delicious moments you won’t forget.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) shrimp, peeled and deveined
Vegetables:
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 cups (473 milliliters) cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Oils:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) Cajun seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Ignite the culinary journey by warming the oven to a robust 400°F, creating the perfect environment for a sizzling Cajun shrimp adventure.
- Tumble succulent shrimp into a spacious mixing vessel, lavishing them with a graceful drizzle of olive oil and a generous sprinkle of vibrant Cajun seasoning, massaging the flavors into every crevice.
- Enhance the medley by introducing a colorful ensemble of sliced bell peppers, diced onions, burst-ready cherry tomatoes, and aromatic minced garlic, gently folding these companions into the seasoned shrimp.
- Orchestrate the ingredients onto a baking sheet, arranging them in a harmonious single layer that promises even roasting and maximum flavor integration.
- Slide the baking sheet into the heated oven, allowing the ingredients to dance and transform for approximately 25 minutes, watching for the shrimp to turn a beautiful pink and the vegetables to soften into tender submission.
- Extract the golden-hued creation from the oven, presenting the Cajun Shrimp Medley with a flourish of fresh lemon wedges, inviting a bright, citrusy accent to complement the spicy, robust flavors.
Notes
- Quick and fiery one-pan dinner that brings bold Cajun flavors to your table in under 30 minutes.
- Perfect weeknight meal for seafood lovers seeking a spicy, nutritious, and hassle-free cooking experience.
- Use fresh, large shrimp for the best texture and flavor, avoiding frozen or pre-cooked varieties.
- Customize Cajun seasoning intensity by adjusting the amount to suit your personal spice tolerance.
- Pair with rice, quinoa, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious pan juices and make the meal more substantial.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and consume within 1-2 days for optimal taste and food safety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg