Sheet Pan Cajun-Spiced Shrimp with Bell Peppers

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-02 · Updated 2026-05-02

Quick roasted shrimp tossed in bold Cajun spices and served with sweet bell peppers for a vibrant, easy dinner. This american-inspired seafood ready in about 22 minutes pairs large shrimp, 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 220 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, peeled and deveined large shrimp
• 1 large, sliced into 1/2-inch strips red bell pepper
• 1 large, sliced into 1/2-inch strips yellow bell pepper
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
• for serving lemon wedges

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a large bowl, toss 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp with 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tsp Cajun seasoning, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until evenly coated.
2. Step 2: On a large rimmed baking sheet, spread out 1 sliced large red bell pepper and 1 sliced large yellow bell pepper. Drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil and toss to coat. Nestle the seasoned shrimp on top in a single layer.
3. Step 3: Roast in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until shrimp are opaque and peppers are tender-crisp. Remove from oven, sprinkle with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.