Description
Hearty cajun shrimp and sausage veggie bake delivers bold Louisiana flavors in one pan. Spicy seasonings, tender proteins, and colorful vegetables create a satisfying meal you’ll crave repeatedly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) shrimp, large, peeled and deveined
- 14 oz (397 g) chicken sausage, sliced
- 2 zucchini, medium-sized, sliced
- 2 yellow squash, medium-sized, sliced
- ½ bunch asparagus, sliced into thirds
- 2 red bell peppers, chopped into chunks
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 2 tbsps Cajun seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preparation: Warm oven to 400°F (204°C), creating optimal roasting conditions for the Cajun-inspired seafood and vegetable ensemble.
- Combine Ingredients: In a spacious mixing bowl, blend shrimp, sausage, zucchini, yellow squash, asparagus, and bell peppers into a vibrant culinary mosaic, ensuring ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Seasoning: Liberally sprinkle kosher salt, black pepper, and Cajun seasoning across the mixture, then drizzle extra virgin olive oil to infuse rich, aromatic flavors throughout the dish.
- Tossing: Thoroughly coat ingredients using tongs or a large spatula, guaranteeing each component is uniformly seasoned and glistening with oil.
- Roasting: Arrange the seasoned medley in a single, expansive layer on a rimmed baking sheet, then transfer to the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, allowing ingredients to caramelize and meld together.
- Finalizing: Verify doneness by checking that shrimp turn delicate pink and vegetables achieve a tender, slightly charred exterior, signaling the dish is perfectly cooked and ready to serve.
Notes
- Spice Smart: Adjust Cajun seasoning intensity to match personal heat tolerance; start with less and gradually increase for perfect flavor balance.
- Quick Protein Check: Ensure shrimp are pink and opaque, and sausage reaches safe internal temperature to prevent undercooking.
- Veggie Texture Tip: Cut vegetables uniformly to guarantee even roasting and prevent uneven cooking or burning.
- Pan Strategy: Use a large, rimmed baking sheet to prevent liquid runoff and promote ideal caramelization without steaming ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg