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Cajun Baked Shrimp

This baked shrimp is Cajun at its best. Pour the sauce over Cajun Dirty Rice and serve with andouille sausage. Oh my.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 224 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Cajun

Ingredients

  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon Cajun or Creole seasoning
  • 2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
  • 2 tablespoon honey
  • 2 tablespoon soy sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
  • 1 lb uncooked large shrimp shelled, deveined
  • Lemon wedges
  • French bread

Instructions

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  1. Combine first 7 ingredients in a large oven proof dish.  (A 12-inch cast iron skillet or 9x13 casserole dish works well). 
  2. Add shrimp and toss to coat.
  3. Refrigerate for 1 hour. (This isn't required, but just makes the shrimp even more delicious). 
  4. Pre-heat oven to 450 F.
  5. Bake until shrimp are cooked through, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
  6. Garnish with lemon wedges and serve with grilled French bread and Authentic Cajun Dirty Rice. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 224kcal (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 224

% Daily Value*

Calories 224kcal 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.