This easy and FAST Sheet Pan Cajun Garlic Butter Shrimp takes only 15 minutes to make — that includes cooking time! Enjoy these buttery shrimp with fresh corn and bread to soak up all the extra seasoned garlic butter!
Cajun Garlic Butter Shrimp
Who doesn’t want garlicky, buttery shrimp loaded with flavor and seasonings? These easy garlic butter shrimp are tasty and only take 5 minutes to prep and a max of 10-12 minutes to bake in the oven.
I like to use the jumbo size shrimp with the shells on to help maintain the tenderness of the shrimp. The garlic and butter are amazing to dip the peeled shrimp into and crusty bread dipped straight into the butter is seriously AMAZING! Don’t forget that sweet fresh corn too, it is hot and ready right along side the garlic butter shrimp on the same sheet pan.
This Cajun Garlic Butter Shrimp take a total of 15 minutes to prep and roast in the oven, dinner can’t get any easier than that! Serve with warm french bread to soak up all that delicious seasoned butter floating in the bottom of the pan!
Ingredients
You only need a few ingredients for these garlic butter shrimp and most of them you probably already have in the pantry:
- Jumbo Shrimp: with or without a shell/tail.
- Seasonings: Crushed Red Pepper Flakes, Smoked Paprika, Dried Oregano, Bay Leaves
- Seafood Seasoning: like Old Bay or you can also use our favorite homemade Cajun Seasoning
- Salted Butter
- Worcestershire Sauce
- Lemon
Want your shrimp to be extra spicy? Can I add sausage?
Add more crushed red pepper flakes, to taste. The more you add, the spicier they will get! You can also add in a cooked smoked sausage or cooked andouille. Just slice it and add it to the sheet pan and it will heat up as the shrimp roast!
What kind of shrimp should I use?
You can use fresh or frozen shrimp. If you use frozen, you will need to defrost the shrimp first. It’s nice to keep frozen shrimp in the freezer for a quick last minute dinner and pull them out of the freezer a few hours before to thaw in the sink.
How to make Sheet Pan Cajun Garlic Butter Shrimp
1. Rinse the shrimp in a colander and set aside to drain. Melt half a stick of butter and spread it around in the center of the sheet pan. 2. Place shrimp on the pan and cover with garlic and lemon juice. Try and spread the shrimp evenly on the roasting pan without to much overlapping.
2. Add the corn and generously sprinkle seasonings to cover the shrimp and corn. Slice the butter into 1 tablespoon slices and spread the butter evenly over the shrimp/corn.
4. Bake in a preheated oven to 400°F for 10-12 minutes. Once shrimp curl and turn pink they are done. Do not over cook or they will be chewy!
Can I prep ahead of time
Yes! You can complete all of the preparations up to the step of placing the sheet pan into the oven. Instead cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator until you are ready to cook, for up to 24 hours.
Are these shrimp good as leftovers?
They are best served fresh, however the leftovers are good in a salad the next day just make sure to peel and put in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep fresh.
How to serve Sheet Pan Cajun Garlic Butter Shrimp
These delicious buttery shrimp are perfect straight out of the pan. There are so many options to choose from when serving these easy sheet pan shrimp. Try them as a Po’ Boy, over pasta, with dirty rice or a fresh green salad. Of course no matter how you serve them do not forget the crusty bread to dip in the butter!
No matter how crazy your day may be, this easy shrimp dinner will have your family smiling and enjoying dinner before anyone can ask what’s for dinner! These garlic butter shrimp are incredibly quick to make and cleanup is a breeze!
Sheet Pan Cajun Garlic Butter Shrimp
This easy and FAST Sheet Pan Cajun Garlic Butter Shrimp takes only 15 minutes to make — that includes cooking time! Enjoy these buttery shrimp with fresh corn and bread to soak up all the extra seasoned garlic butter!
Ingredients
- 2 sticks salted butter, divided
- 2 lbs fresh jumbo shrimp* (shell on or peeled and deveined)
- 4 large cloves garlic, minced
- juice of 1 lemon
- 4 ears of corn, sliced into 2 inch pieces
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoons seafood seasoning or cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 3 bay leaves
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Rinse the shrimp in a colander and set aside to drain. Melt half a stick of butter and spread it around in the center of the sheet pan.
3. Place shrimp on the pan and cover with garlic and lemon juice. Try and spread the shrimp evenly on the roasting pan without to much overlapping.
4. Add the corn and generously sprinkle seasonings and Worcestershire sauce to cover the shrimp and corn.
5. Slice the butter into 1 tablespoon slices and spread the butter evenly over the shrimp/corn.
6. Bake for 10-12 minutes. Once shrimp curl and turn pink they are done. Do not over cook or they will be chewy!
Notes
*Shells on or off? This is a very personal question and neither answer is a clear winner. Yon can do which ever you prefer! Here are the pro/con list for both:
Shell Removed and Devained: Easier to eat since you do not have to peel the shrimp before eating them. Shrimp can contain sand and mud in their digestive track, and while you might not taste it, the gritty texture can be unappetizing. That is why you devain your shrimp.
Shell On: When you are cooking your shrimp quickly at a high temp, like in a very hot oven or on the grill, the shells will protect the delicate meat from the intense heat. This means you are much less likely to overcook your shimpr and they will still be juicy once you pull of the shell and bite into them. Leaving the shell on will also help them keep their shape instead of curling up into tight rings as they're prone to do.
Another fun note, people in many countries actually eat shrimp with the shells on! They are editble, add a crunchy texture and flavorful! However this is not the norm in North America and we personally do not eat the shells. Just a fun note!
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4 servingsServing Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 593Total Fat: 51gSaturated Fat: 30gTrans Fat: 2gUnsaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 600mgSodium: 2512mgCarbohydrates: 28gFiber: 2gSugar: 4gProtein: 56g
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Oh well h*ll yes this was wonderful!! I added brussel sprouts, parboiled some potatoes and eye-balled the seasonings, but I would be proud to have this regularly at home and serve it to friends. Thank you so much for sharing your wealth!
I love sheet pan meals, so I’m always looking for new simple delicious recipes and this one did not disappoint! It was so easy to make and was so delicious. Thanks, this is a keeper!
Yay! We love it too, so glad you enjoyed it 🙂
I did it for dinner today. I didn’t have corn on the cob, so I use a pack of steam-able corn. My son loved it. Thank you.
Perfect! That is a great substitute 🙂
Can you add red potatoes?
Yes, but you will need to bake them some before until they are fork tender. The bake time for the shrimp and corn is very quick and your potatoes would not be cooked.