Description
Spicy Cajun Shrimp brings Louisiana’s bold flavors straight to your dinner table with zesty seasonings and succulent seafood. Juicy shrimp coated in rich, aromatic spices promise a mouthwatering experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) shrimp, peeled, deveined, and cooked
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1½ teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon thyme leaves
- ¼ teaspoon ground oregano
Cooking Oil:
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350°F and prepare a foil-lined baking sheet with light cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Transfer shrimp into a mixing bowl and lightly coat with canola oil, ensuring each piece gets a thin, even layer of oil.
- Create a robust spice blend by combining smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, cayenne pepper, thyme, and oregano in a separate container.
- Sprinkle the entire spice mixture over the oiled shrimp, gently tossing to distribute seasonings uniformly across each piece.
- Arrange seasoned shrimp in a precise single layer on the prepared baking sheet, allowing adequate space between each piece for even cooking.
- Roast in the preheated oven for approximately 10 minutes, monitoring until shrimp turn opaque and develop slightly crisp edges.
- Remove from oven and garnish with fresh lemon wedges, serving immediately while hot and fragrant.
Notes
- Select jumbo or large shrimp for the best texture and juiciness when baking.
- Pat shrimp completely dry before seasoning to ensure crispy edges and better spice adhesion.
- Adjust cayenne pepper quantity based on personal heat tolerance, reducing for mild preference or increasing for extra spicy kick.
- For gluten-free version, verify all spice powders are certified gluten-free before preparing the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 144 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 1033 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 166 mg