Red Lobster Cajun Shrimp Copycat Recipe

Name: Red Lobster Cajun Shrimp Copycat Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 1 pound Shrimp; 1/2 cup margarine; 4 teaspoons cayenne pepper; 3 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons black pepper; 2 teaspoons paprika; 2 teaspoons cumin; 2 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 2 teaspoons onion powder; 2 teaspoons garlic powder

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings
4
Calories
343 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Red Lobster Cajun Shrimp Copycat Recipe

Yvette Arnold

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This buttery, spicy Cajun shrimp recipe perfectly recreates Red Lobster's famous dish with bold spices and tender shrimp.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 pound Shrimp , use at least medium size
1/2 cup margarine or butter
4 teaspoons cayenne pepper
3 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons black pepper
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons cumin
2 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
Place the margarine in a 13 x 9 baking pan, and then place the pan in the oven. While the pan is in the oven wash and peel shrimp. Devein the shrimp. By the time you have finished prepping the shrimp, the margarine should be melted in the pan.
In a small bowl mix together the spices and blend well. Place shrimp into the pan, and then sprinkle on the seasonings you have just blended together on the shrimp. Mix the shrimp, margarine, and spices until the shrimp is coated well with margarine and shrimp. Bake for approximately 15 minutes, remove shrimp and check for doneness.
The shrimp should be pink when done. So, our recipe uses margarine, as most restaurants use margarine because it is less expensive than butter. If you really want to try to ramp up this recipe use butter instead of margarine. Be sure to serve the shrimp with fresh lemon wedges.

Notes

For the authentic Red Lobster experience, use a shallow baking dish that allows the shrimp to cook in the buttery sauce rather than steaming. If you're sensitive to heat, start with half the cayenne pepper and adjust to your preference. The butter sauce is a treasure in itself, so serving this dish with crusty bread for dipping is highly recommended.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 343kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 285mg (95%) Sodium 2897mg (121%) Potassium 224mg (6%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 0g (0%) Vitamin A 2355IU (47%) Vitamin C 6.4mg (7%) Calcium 206mg (21%) Iron 4.1mg (23%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 343 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	343kcal	17%
Carbohydrates	5g	2%
Protein	24g	48%
Fat	25g	38%
Saturated Fat	5g	25%
Cholesterol	285mg	95%
Sodium	2897mg	121%
Potassium	224mg	5%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	0g	0%
Vitamin A	2355IU	47%
Vitamin C	6.4mg	7%
Calcium	206mg	21%
Iron	4.1mg	23%