Description
These Cajun Shrimp Sweet Potato Bites are a delicious and healthy appetizer featuring tender roasted sweet potato rounds topped with spicy Cajun-seasoned shrimp and a tangy lemon cream sauce. Perfect for parties or a flavorful snack, they combine smoky spices with creamy textures for an irresistible bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potato Rounds
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced into ¼-inch rounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Shrimp
- 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails removed
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon butter
Lemon Cream Sauce & Garnish
- ¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss the peeled and sliced sweet potato rounds with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Roast Sweet Potatoes: Arrange the seasoned sweet potato slices on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer. Roast in the oven for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they are tender and lightly browned.
- Season Shrimp: While the sweet potatoes roast, pat the shrimp dry and toss them with Cajun seasoning to coat evenly.
- Cook Shrimp: Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp and sauté for 2–3 minutes on each side, until shrimp are opaque and have a slight char.
- Make Lemon Cream Sauce: In a small bowl, combine sour cream (or Greek yogurt) with lemon juice and mix thoroughly to create the lemon cream sauce.
- Assemble Bites: Once sweet potato rounds are cooked, top each round with a dollop of lemon cream sauce, one cooked shrimp, and a sprinkle of chopped fresh parsley.
- Serve: Serve the bites warm as an appetizer or party snack. They can also be served at room temperature.
Notes
- Adjust the spice level by increasing or decreasing the cayenne pepper or using a milder Cajun seasoning blend.
- These bites are perfect served warm or at room temperature, making them great for entertaining or potlucks.
- You can substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream to add a tangier flavor and reduce fat content.
- Ensure shrimp are cooked through but not overcooked to maintain tenderness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Roasting, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
