Welcome to a burst of flavors and textures with my Cajun Shrimp Sandwiches! This recipe combines succulent Cajun-spiced shrimp nestled between lightly crisp, toasted buns, topped with a refreshing Sweet Lemon Slaw that balances the spice beautifully. Served alongside crispy, seasoned potato wedges, this dish is a celebration of Louisiana-inspired tastes that will transport your taste buds to the warm summer bayou. Whether you’re hosting a backyard gathering or looking to spice up your weeknight dinner, these sandwiches are sure to impress with every bite. Let’s dive into how to create this mouthwatering meal!
*This recipe is a fun twist on one of my favorite Hello Fresh meals.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Serves: 2
Tips from Kelly’s Kitchen:
Sometimes I have trouble finding the Demi Baguettes that this recipe uses. So if you cannot find it at your local grocery store, Small Hoagie rolls or a loaf of Sourdough is another great alternative.
For the Shrimp, you can really use whatever type of Shrimp you or your family prefer. Raw/ fresh shrimp, taste wise, is truly the best of the best, especially if you can get it sourced locally. However, as a mom of 2 under 3 who works full time, sometimes its just easier to grab a bag of already prepped & cooked, frozen shrimp when at the grocery store and that okay too!! Again, do whatever works best for the bellies you’re feeding. This recipe is very flexible!
Serve this dish with your favorite dipping sauce like Ketchup or drizzle your Potato Wedges with some of your favorite hot sauce, mine is Frank’s RedHot Original Hot Sauce, for a spicy kick!
What you Need:
- Skillet
- Cookie Sheet/ Pan
Ingredients:
Reminder to measure with your heart when it comes to spices. Use what you prefer, these are base guidelines
- 10 oz Shrimp
- 2 Demi Baguettes
- 4 -6 oz Coleslaw Mix
- 1 Lemon
- 2 Scallions – Chopped
- 12 oz Yukon Gold Potato’s (About 4-6 good sized potato’s)
- 2 Tbsp Sour Cream
- 2 Tbsp Mayonnaise
- 2 Tbsp Butter
- 1-2 tsp Cajun Seasoning
- 1 tsp Old Bay
- 1 tsp Celery Salt
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 1/2 tsp sugar
- Salt + Pepper to taste
Make sure you have…
- Non-stick Cooking Spray
- Olive Oil

Instructions:
Step 1:
Adjust your oven rack to the top position and preheat oven to 425°F.
Step 2:
Wash and Dry all produce. Cut Potatoes into 1/2-inch thick wedges.
Trim and thinly slice the Scallions, separating the whites from the greens.
Zest and half your Lemon.
Step 3:
Toss Potatoes on a baking sheet with a large drizzle of Olive Oil, half the Garlic Powder (1/2 tsp), Old Bay seasoning, Salt and Pepper.
Roast on the top rack for about 20-25 minutes, until browned and golden.
Step 4:
While the Potatoes cook, in a medium bowl, combine the Mayonnaise, Sour Cream, half the Celery Salt (1/2 tsp), a big squeeze of half the Lemon (or Lemon juice – whatever you have on hand), and 1 1/2 tsp Sugar.
Step 5:
Add Coleslaw and Scallion greens – toss to coat. Season generously with Salt and Pepper. Set aside to marinate.
Step 6:
Place 1 Tbsp Butter in a small microwave safe bowl and heat until melted – about 30 seconds.
Step 7:
Slice the Baguettes lengthwise and spread the melted Butter onto both halves of the buns and toast in the oven until golden brown – about 5 minutes.
Step 8:
While your buns are toasting, prep your Shrimp
- For Fresh/ Raw Shrimp: Devein if necessary, rinse shrimp under cold water, and pat dry with paper towels.
- For Frozen Shrimp: Let thaw for a few minutes on counter prior to cooking.
Toss shrimp in a medium sized bowl with a large drizzle of Olive Oil, a generous pinch of Salt and Pepper, half the Paprika (1/2 tsp), Cajun seasoning and the remaining Garlic Powder & Celery Salt (1/2 tsp)
Step 9:
Heat a large drizzle of Olive Oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add Shrimp and Scallion whites.
Cook the Shrimp, stirring occasionally, until the Shrimp is pink and cooked through – about 3-4 minutes.
Step 10:
Turn off the heat and stir in 1 Tbsp Butter and some of the Lemon zest to taste.
Step 11:
Fill the Buttered, Toasted Buns with Shrimp. Top with as much or little Coleslaw as you like and divide the Potato Wedges evenly between plates.
Optional: Slice any remaining Lemon into wedges and serve on the side.
Serve & enjoy!
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