Description
Delight in the flavors of Sheet Pan Cajun Garlic Butter Shrimp with this easy-to-follow recipe. Juicy shrimp, sweet corn, and a blend of savory seasonings come together for a mouthwatering dish that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the Shrimp:
- 2 sticks salted butter, divided
- 2 lbs fresh jumbo shrimp*, shell on or peeled and deveined
- 4 large cloves garlic, minced
- juice of 1 lemon
For the Corn:
- 4 ears of corn, sliced into 2-inch pieces
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoons seafood seasoning or cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 3 bay leaves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Rinse the shrimp in a colander and set aside to drain. Melt half a stick of butter and spread it around in the center of the sheet pan.
- Place shrimp on the pan and cover with garlic and lemon juice. Try and spread the shrimp evenly on the roasting pan without too much overlapping.
- Add the corn and generously sprinkle seasonings and Worcestershire sauce to cover the shrimp and corn.
- Slice the butter into 1 tablespoon slices and spread the butter evenly over the shrimp/corn.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes. Once shrimp curl and turn pink, they are done. Do not overcook or they will be chewy!
Notes
- Shells on or off? This is a very personal question and neither answer is a clear winner. You can do whichever you prefer!
- Shell Removed and Devained: Easier to eat since you do not have to peel the shrimp before eating them.
- Shell On: When you are cooking your shrimp quickly at a high temp, like in a very hot oven or on the grill, the shells will protect the delicate meat from the intense heat.
- Another fun note, people in many countries actually eat shrimp with the shells on! They are edible, add a crunchy texture and flavor!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 300mg
