Description
Baked Cajun Shrimp is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that brings bold spices and succulent shrimp to your table in just 15 minutes. Coated in a smoky seasoning blend, these oven-baked shrimp are perfect as an appetizer, a light dinner, or a tasty addition to salads and rice bowls. Whether you’re throwing a party or looking for a quick meal option, this dish will surely impress with its vibrant flavors and appealing presentation.
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
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with foil, spraying lightly with cooking spray.
- In a mixing bowl, toss shrimp with canola oil until evenly coated.
- In a small bowl, combine all spices: smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, cayenne pepper, thyme leaves, and oregano. Mix well.
- Add spice mix to the shrimp and shake gently until fully coated.
- Spread shrimp on the baking sheet in a single layer and bake for about 10 minutes or until heated through and slightly crispy.
- Serve warm with lemon wedges for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 3 oz (85g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 170mg