Description
Sweet roasted sweet potato rounds topped with plump Cajun-seasoned shrimp, finished with fresh parsley and a squeeze of lime for a sweet, spicy, and irresistible appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large sweet potatoes, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl toss 1 tablespoon olive oil with the shrimp, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt until evenly coated.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Arrange the sweet potato rounds in a single layer on the baking sheet, drizzle with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
- Assemble the Dish: Roast the sweet potato rounds for 20 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until tender with caramelized edges. Remove from the oven and top each round with one seasoned shrimp.
- Cook to Perfection: Return the sheet to the oven and bake an additional 6 to 8 minutes until the shrimp are opaque and cooked through.
- Finishing Touches: Garnish the bites with chopped fresh parsley and squeeze lime over the top for brightness.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve warm on a platter with extra lime wedges and optional dipping sauce such as garlic aioli or sriracha mayo.
Notes
- For crisper sweet potato rounds, roast a few minutes longer and broil briefly while watching closely.
- Pat shrimp dry before seasoning so spices adhere and shrimp sear nicely.
- If prepping ahead, roast sweet potatoes and refrigerate separately; add shrimp and finish in the oven when ready to serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 3-4 bites)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg