Description
Spicy Cajun Shrimp Bake dances with zesty Louisiana flavors, bringing bold seasoning and rich seafood traditions to your dinner table. Southern comfort meets culinary excitement in this quick and irresistible dish you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 12 shrimp, peeled, deveined, and cooked
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground oregano
Cooking Ingredient:
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
Instructions
- Prepare a baking sheet by lining with aluminum foil and lightly coating with cooking spray at 350F (175C).
- Transfer shrimp into a mixing container and drizzle canola oil, gently tossing to ensure complete coverage.
- Create a robust spice blend combining smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, cayenne pepper, thyme leaves, and ground oregano in a separate small container.
- Sprinkle the entire spice mixture over the oil-coated shrimp, thoroughly mixing to distribute seasonings evenly.
- Carefully spread the seasoned shrimp across the prepared baking sheet in a uniform, single layer without overcrowding.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and roast for precisely 10 minutes, ensuring shrimp turn opaque and develop a light golden exterior.
- Remove from oven and immediately garnish with fresh lemon wedges, serving while piping hot to capture maximum flavor intensity.
Notes
- Use fresh, high-quality shrimp for the best flavor and texture in this Cajun-style dish.
- Adjust cayenne pepper quantity based on personal spice tolerance, reducing or increasing for milder or spicier results.
- Pat shrimp dry before seasoning to ensure the spice mixture adheres properly and creates a crispy exterior.
- For a gluten-free option, verify all spices are certified gluten-free before preparing the recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 140 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 530 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 190 mg