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Red Lobster Cajun Shrimp Copycat Recipe

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

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

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 dry mustard
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder

Instructions

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  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. 
  2.  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.
  3.  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. 
  4. 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

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

% 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.