Description
Oven-Baked Cajun Butter Shrimp is a quick and flavorful dish that’s perfect for any occasion. With a blend of Cajun seasoning, garlic, and smoky paprika, this dish is both zesty and buttery, delivering a punch of flavor in every bite. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or just craving something delicious, these shrimp will surely impress.
Ingredients
2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on optional)
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the Cajun butter mixture: In a large bowl, combine the melted butter, olive oil, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Mix well.
- Coat the shrimp: Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the bowl and toss them until fully coated in the butter and seasoning mixture.
- Arrange the shrimp: Spread the seasoned shrimp in a single layer in a foil-lined baking dish. Make sure they are evenly spaced for consistent cooking.
- Bake the shrimp: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink, curled, and fully cooked through.
- Optional broil for color: For an extra touch of color and caramelization, broil the shrimp for 1–2 minutes after baking.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve hot. Enjoy!
Notes
- If you like extra spice, increase the amount of Cajun seasoning or add cayenne pepper to the butter mixture.
- For a vegetarian version, use this method on roasted vegetables for a tasty treat.
- Feel free to serve with rice, pasta, steamed vegetables, or a fresh green salad.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
