Red Lobster Cajun Shrimp Copycat Recipe
User Reviews
4.5
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
343 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Red Lobster Cajun Shrimp Copycat Recipe
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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
- 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 mustard powder dry
- 1 teaspoon thyme dried
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
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
(5%)
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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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6 reviews
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