Cajun Shrimp Sweet Corn (Print View)

A flavorful platter of spicy Cajun shrimp, sweet corn, and roasted potatoes perfect for gatherings.

# Components:

→ Seafood

01 - 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined

→ Vegetables

02 - 4 small ears sweet corn, halved
03 - 1 lb baby potatoes, halved
04 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
05 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

→ Spices & Seasonings

06 - 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
07 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
08 - ½ tsp garlic powder
09 - ½ tsp onion powder
10 - ½ tsp salt
11 - ¼ tsp black pepper

→ Dairy & Fats

12 - 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
13 - 2 tbsp olive oil

→ Optional

14 - Lemon wedges for serving

# Directions:

01 - Set oven to 425°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
02 - In a large bowl, toss potatoes and corn with 1 tablespoon olive oil, half of the Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Spread evenly on the baking sheet.
03 - Roast potatoes and corn in the oven for 15 minutes.
04 - In the same bowl, combine shrimp, sliced bell pepper, remaining olive oil, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Toss until evenly coated.
05 - Remove baking sheet from oven, add shrimp and bell pepper mixture to vegetables, drizzle melted butter over all.
06 - Return to oven and roast for an additional 10 minutes, or until shrimp turn pink and potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
07 - Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Flavor-packed combination of spicy shrimp and sweet corn
  • Easy to prepare in under an hour
02 -
  • For extra heat add a pinch of cayenne pepper
  • Substitute baby potatoes with Yukon Gold or red potatoes cut into 1-inch pieces
03 -
  • Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor
  • Adjust the spice level by modifying the amount of Cajun seasoning
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