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Sheet Pan New Orleans-Style Shrimp

Sheet Pan New Orleans-Style Shrimp delivers juicy, roast-hot shrimp bathed in butter, Worcestershire, lemon, Cajun spice, and a splash of hot sauce. It’s bold, peppery, and garlicky with a rich pan sauce that begs for crusty French bread. Ideal for a fast weeknight dinner or casual gathering where big flavor meets minimal cleanup.

  • Prep10 mins
  • Cook8 mins
  • Serves4
  • DifficultyEasy
Sheet Pan New Orleans-Style Shrimp
  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a sheet pan with foil.

  2. 2

    In a small bowl, combine melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, pepper, Cajun seasoning, and Tabasco sauce.

  3. 3

    Rinse the shrimp in a colander and pat dry with paper towels to remove excess water. Transfer to a large bowl.

  4. 4

    Add the minced garlic to the bowl with the shrimp. Pour in the butter sauce and toss with the shrimp and garlic. Pour the shrimp and sauce onto the prepared sheet pan, spreading the shrimp into an even layer.

  5. 5

    Cook in the preheated oven until the shrimp turn pink (take care not to overcook), about 8 minutes. Serve with the sauce from the pan and French bread for dipping.

About This Recipe

Sheet Pan New Orleans Style Shrimp is a Cajun and Creole appetizer recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 18 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Butter, Cajun Seasoning, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 599.63 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Sheet Pan New Orleans-Style Shrimp?
It is a Cajun and Creole recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or dinner or lunch.
What is Sheet Pan New Orleans-Style Shrimp made of?
The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butter, Cajun Seasoning, Garlic, Large Shrimp. The full list of 8 is above.
What goes well with Sheet Pan New Orleans-Style Shrimp?
Explore these Cajun and Creole side-dish recipes.
How long does it take to make Sheet Pan New Orleans-Style Shrimp?
About 18 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 8 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 599.63 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Sheet Pan New Orleans-Style Shrimp easy to make?
This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 5 steps.

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