Cajun Baked Shrimp
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
224 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Cajun
Cajun Baked Shrimp
Description
The Cajun Baked Shrimp recipe takes shelled, deveined shrimp and marinates them in a combination of olive oil, Cajun seasoning, lemon juice, fresh parsley, honey, soy sauce, and a hint of cayenne pepper if desired. The marinade blends spices with a touch of sweetness and acidity, coating the shrimp well before baking.
After marinating, the shrimp are baked at a high temperature until cooked thoroughly. The result is shrimp that are tender yet have a slight firmness, with a well-balanced seasoning that includes herbal notes from parsley and brightness from lemon wedges served alongside.
This dish is served warm, accompanied by grilled French bread to soak up juices. It pairs well with side dishes such as Cajun Dirty Rice, highlighting the bold flavors of the marinade.
Ingredients
- ½ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoon Cajun seasoning or Creole seasoning
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
- 2 tablespoon parsley chopped, fresh
- 2 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
- 1 lb Shrimp shelled, deveined, uncooked, large
- lemon wedges
- French bread
Instructions
- Combine first 7 ingredients in a large oven proof dish. (A 12-inch cast iron skillet or 9x13 casserole dish works well).
- Add shrimp and toss to coat.
- Refrigerate for 1 hour. (This isn't required, but just makes the shrimp even more delicious).
- Pre-heat oven to 450 F.
- Bake until shrimp are cooked through, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
- Garnish with lemon wedges and serve with grilled French bread and Authentic Cajun Dirty Rice.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 224 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 224kcal | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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