Description
This Baked Cajun Shrimp recipe is a quick and flavorful dish that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner. Succulent shrimp are coated in a spicy Cajun seasoning blend and baked to perfection, creating a dish that’s bursting with flavor. Serve these shrimp with a side of rice, pasta, or crusty bread to complete the meal.
Ingredients
Shrimp:
1 1/2 pounds large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
Seasoning Mixture:
2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted), 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 3 cloves garlic (minced), 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped), lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare shrimp: In a large bowl, combine olive oil, melted butter, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, minced garlic, and lemon juice. Add the shrimp and toss until evenly coated.
- Bake: Arrange the shrimp in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or lightly greased. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
- Finish: Remove from the oven and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Serve over rice, pasta, or alongside crusty bread to soak up the flavorful juices.
- Adjust the Cajun seasoning to your preferred spice level.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 6 ounces shrimp
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
