Sheet Pan Cajun-Spiced Shrimp with Roasted Sweet Potatoes

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-27 · Updated 2026-04-27

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A quick sheet pan dinner featuring spicy Cajun-seasoned shrimp and tender roasted sweet potatoes for a bold and satisfying meal. This Caribbean-inspired Father’s Day recipe (gluten free), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, sweet potatoes, olive oil 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 rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 Caribbean cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 medium, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes sweet potatoes
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
4 wedges for serving lemon wedges

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss 2 medium peeled and cubed sweet potatoes with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Spread evenly on a large rimmed baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes.
Step 2: In a bowl, combine 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp with 1 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning, 1 tsp garlic powder, and 1 tsp smoked paprika. Toss to coat evenly.
Step 3: After the sweet potatoes have roasted 20 minutes, remove the pan from the oven and push sweet potatoes to one side. Spread the seasoned shrimp on the other side in a single layer.
Step 4: Return the pan to the oven and roast everything together for an additional 8-10 minutes until shrimp are opaque and cooked through and sweet potatoes are tender.
Step 5: Sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley over the shrimp and sweet potatoes. Serve immediately with 4 lemon wedges to squeeze on top.