Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Sheet Pan Dinner

You might call this Cajun shrimp and sausage sheet pan dinner a shrimp boil without the water, or maybe a gumbo without the roux. With so many vegetables, a simple green salad will complete this dinner nicely, along with some crusty French bread.

sheet pan dinner of shrimp, cocktail sausages, zucchini. squash, asparagus, and other vegetables
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 1 pound asparagus spears, cut into thirds

  • 1 pound yellow squash, cut into 1-inch pieces

  • 1 pound zucchini, cut into 1-inch pieces

  • 1/2 medium red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces

  • 1 pepper red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided

  • 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon low-sodium Cajun seasoning, or to taste, divided

  • 1 pound cocktail wieners

  • 1 pound peeled, deveined shrimp without tails

  • fresh parsley and fresh lemon slices for garnish (optional)

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C), and line a sheet pan with parchment paper or foil.

  2. Add asparagus, yellow squash, zucchini, onion, bell pepper, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning; toss until vegetables are well coated. Stir in cocktail wieners, and spread everything evenly on the prepared pan.

  3. Roast in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.

  4. Dry shrimp with paper towels and place in a bowl. Toss with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning. Stir vegetables and sausages, and place oiled and seasoned shrimp on top. 

  5. Roast until vegetables are fork tender and shrimp is just opaque, about 10 minutes more. Shrimp will continue to cook after the pan is removed from the oven. Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon slices.

    Cook’s Note

    This recipe is a bit on the spicy side—feel free to reduce the amount of Cajun seasoning to taste. No salt or pepper is added, so adjust these seasonings to your taste.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

450 Calories
31g Fat
15g Carbs
30g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 450
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 31g 40%
Saturated Fat 10g 51%
Cholesterol 203mg 68%
Sodium 2633mg 114%
Total Carbohydrate 15g 5%
Dietary Fiber 4g 15%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 30g 60%
Vitamin C 53mg 59%
Calcium 138mg 11%
Iron 3mg 15%
Potassium 902mg 19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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