Description
Baked Cajun Shrimp is a bold and flavorful dish that brings the vibrant tastes of Cajun cuisine right to your kitchen. Perfectly seasoned with a smoky spice blend, these shrimp are baked to tender perfection in just minutes. Whether you’re serving them as an appetizer, tossing them into a salad, or enjoying them over rice, this recipe is versatile and effortless. With only a handful of ingredients and minimal prep time, you can create a delicious meal that’s sure to impress family and friends. Enjoy the savory goodness of Baked Cajun Shrimp for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1½ teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon thyme leaves
- ¼ teaspoon ground oregano
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and spray lightly with cooking spray.
- In a mixing bowl, toss the shrimp with canola oil until evenly coated.
- In a separate bowl, mix the smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, cayenne pepper, thyme, and oregano.
- Sprinkle the spice mixture over the shrimp and toss until fully coated.
- Spread the seasoned shrimp in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for about 10 minutes or until shrimp are cooked through and slightly crisped.
- Serve warm with lemon wedges and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 oz (85g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 210mg