Sheet Pan Cajun-Spiced Gulf Shrimp with Roasted Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-20 · Updated 2026-05-20

A vibrant sheet pan meal featuring succulent Gulf shrimp coated in Cajun spices roasted alongside colorful peppers and zucchini for an easy regional Alabama-inspired seafood dish. This American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 33 minutes, pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 large, sliced into strips red bell pepper
• 1 large, sliced into strips yellow bell pepper
• 1 medium, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds zucchini
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a large bowl, toss 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp with 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning, 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp lemon juice until evenly coated.
2. Step 2: Spread 1 large sliced red bell pepper, 1 large sliced yellow bell pepper, and 1 medium sliced zucchini onto a large sheet pan in a single layer. Drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil and toss to coat.
3. Step 3: Roast the vegetables for 10 minutes, then add the seasoned shrimp on top of the vegetables and roast for an additional 6-8 minutes until shrimp are pink and cooked through and vegetables are tender.
4. Step 4: Remove from oven, sprinkle with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, and serve immediately.