Sheet Pan Cajun-Spiced Shrimp with Zesty Lime and Garlic

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-22 · Updated 2026-05-22

Juicy shrimp coated in smoky Cajun spices, roasted on a sheet pan with garlic and lime wedges for a quick, flavorful seafood dinner. This Caribbean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 20 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 220 calories and feeds 3, 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 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
• 4, thinly sliced garlic cloves
• 1, cut into wedges lime
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp with 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until evenly coated.
2. Step 2: Spread the shrimp in a single layer and scatter 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves and lime wedges from 1 lime evenly over the shrimp.
3. Step 3: Roast in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until shrimp are pink, opaque, and slightly charred at the edges.
4. Step 4: Remove from oven and sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley over the shrimp for a fresh herbal note.
5. Step 5: Serve immediately with lime wedges for squeezing over, paired with steamed rice or a green salad for a bright, spicy seafood meal.