Sheet Pan Cajun-Spiced Shrimp with Smoky Andouille Sausage

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-12 · Updated 2026-05-12

A bold sheet pan dinner combining plump shrimp and smoky andouille sausage seasoned with vibrant Cajun spices, roasted to perfection with bell peppers and onions. This caribbean-inspired sheet pan ready in about 25 minutes pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, olive oil, Cajun seasoning 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
• 8 oz andouille sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
• 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced into 1/2-inch strips
• 1 medium yellow bell pepper, sliced into 1/2-inch strips
• 1 small red onion, sliced into 1/4-inch wedges
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• for serving lemon wedges

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). In a large bowl, toss 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp, 8 oz sliced andouille sausage, 1 medium sliced red bell pepper, 1 medium sliced yellow bell pepper, and 1 small sliced red onion with 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until everything is well coated.
2. Step 2: Spread the mixture evenly on a rimmed sheet pan in a single layer. Roast in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the shrimp are opaque and firm and the vegetables are tender and slightly charred on the edges.
3. Step 3: Remove from the oven and sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley over the top. Serve immediately with lemon wedges for squeezing over the shrimp and sausage.