Sheet Pan Cajun-Spiced Shrimp with Southern Corn and Okra

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-01 · Updated 2026-06-01

A vibrant one-pan meal featuring succulent Cajun-seasoned shrimp roasted alongside fresh corn and okra, inspired by Southern coastal flavors. This american-inspired seafood ready in about 22 minutes pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, fresh okra, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces, corn kernels (from 2 ears) for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 260 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
• 2 cups fresh okra, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 cup corn kernels (from 2 ears)
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a large bowl, toss 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp, 2 cups sliced okra, and 1 cup fresh corn kernels with 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp 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: Spread the shrimp and vegetables evenly on a rimmed sheet pan in a single layer.
3. Step 3: Roast in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until shrimp are opaque and curled, and okra edges begin to crisp.
4. Step 4: Remove from oven, drizzle 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice over the shrimp and vegetables, and sprinkle with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving.