Description
Enjoy the bold flavors of the Cajun cuisine with this easy and delicious Baked Cajun Shrimp recipe. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or impressive enough for entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ pounds large shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails on or off)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- juice of ½ lemon
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the shrimp: In a large bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Bake: Arrange the shrimp in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil. Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink, opaque, and curled.
- Finish: Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the shrimp in the seasoning mix for 15–30 minutes before baking.
- Serve over rice, pasta, or alongside roasted vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 195mg
