Cajun Shrimp With Roasted Sweet Potatoes
A vibrant, satisfying sheet-pan inspired meal featuring zesty Cajun-spiced shrimp. Paired with blistered green beans and tender roasted sweet potatoes for a perfect balance of flavor and fuel.
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Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthLow energy
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Before you start
Your 45-minute game plan
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Equipment
Oven · Large skillet · Sheet pan · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Leftover shrimp and vegetables can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days and are excellent served cold over a bed of mixed greens for lunch.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 425°F.
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Next: Preheat your oven to 425°F
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Preheat your oven to 425°F
Preheat your oven to 425°F.
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Cut the sweet potato into 1-inch cubes
Cut the sweet potato into 1-inch cubes. Toss them directly on a baking sheet with a drizzle of olive oil, salt, black pepper, and a light dusting of Cajun seasoning. Roast for 15 minutes.
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Remove the baking sheet from the oven
Remove the baking sheet from the oven, add the trimmed green beans, drizzle with a touch more olive oil, and toss to combine. Return to the oven for another 10 to 12 minutes until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender and the green beans are blistered.
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While the vegetables finish roasting
While the vegetables finish roasting, pat the shrimp completely dry with a paper towel. Toss them in a bowl with a generous coating of Cajun seasoning until well covered.
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Heat a splash of olive oil in…
Heat a splash of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, arrange the shrimp in an even layer. Sear for 2 to 3 minutes per side until they develop a slightly charred crust and turn completely opaque.
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Divide the roasted sweet potatoes and green…
Divide the roasted sweet potatoes and green beans between two plates, top with the seared Cajun shrimp, and squeeze fresh lemon juice over everything just before eating.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
Patting the shrimp dry before seasoning…
Patting the shrimp dry before seasoning is the secret to getting a great crust in the pan instead of steaming them.
If your Cajun seasoning blend contains…
If your Cajun seasoning blend contains salt, hold back on adding extra salt to the shrimp until you taste the final dish.
Leftover shrimp and vegetables can be…
Leftover shrimp and vegetables can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days and are excellent served cold over a bed of mixed greens for lunch.
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