Spicy, juicy Baked Cajun Garlic Shrimp can be cooked in just 30 minutes and served as an appetizer with toast or a quick dinner with pasta! This is a simple, no-fuss recipe that is loaded with Cajun spices, garlic, and a pop of fresh lemon and will disappear fast whenever served.
Serving these baked red potatoes and corn on the cob roasted in the oven or cooked on the grill
Squeezing the juice of a slice of lemon over the shrimp and eating it with a couple of slices of baguette.
This recipe can also be used for sauteed Cajun shrimp or even put onto bamboo skewers along with bell pepper and onion slices, then grilled.
If you’re having a party, you can cook these ahead of time then allow them to chill in your fridge.
You can serve them to your guests in those mini appetizer cups filled with remoulade.
Add those cute little cocktail forks, so they won’t have to eat them with their hands.
If you don’t want to use the individual cups, you can display the shrimp on a fancy platter setand have the remoulade in the middle of the platter.
Make sure you have plenty of lemon wedges and sliced baguette for your guests to enjoy with their baked blackened shrimp.
Homemade Cajun Seasoning Mix
This mix of spices and herbs can be used on more than just shrimp. I like most of my foods to be spicy anyway, whether it’s seafood or just a simple veggie dish.
Instead of having to make the mix every time you want to use it, you can make a bigger batch. Determine how much you want to make first.
Use an ingredient converter calculator to figure out how much of each herb and spice needs to be added. Mix everything in a bowl and store in an air tight container for later.
Depending on how old your individual spices are when you make it, this mix can be stored for up to six months.
Use it as a dry rub for grilled chicken, add a little oil to some vegetables and then sprinkle the mix on top and roast it in the oven, use it in your favorite lobster bisque
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
INGREDIENTS:
12 Oz. Shrimp Peeled, Deveined, Cooked
1 Tbsp. Canola Oil
1 Tbsp. Smoked Paprika
1 Tbsp. Onion Powder
1 Tbsp. Garlic Powder
1 ½ Tsp. Salt
½ Tsp. Cayenne Pepper
½ Tsp. Thyme Leaves
¼ Tsp. Ground Oregano
INSTRUCTIONS:
Preheat oven to 350°.
Place foil onto cookie sheet.
Lightly oil the foil with cooking spray. Place shrimp in a mixing bowl.
Add oil to the bowl. Cover top of the bowl and gently shake until all of the shrimp is covered with the oil.
In a small bowl with a lid, mix all of the herbs and spices.
Add the mixture to the shrimp bowl.
Cover the bowl and gently shake until all of the shrimp are covered with the seasonings.
In a single layer, place the shrimp onto the cookie sheet.
Bake for 10 minutes. Serve warm with a slice of lemon wedge.
NOTES:
After cooking, the shrimp can be stored in the refrigerator and served chilled as an appetizer or on top of salad greens.
Store leftovers in a sealed container for up to 3 days.
Add more or less Cajun seasoning depending on desired spice level.
NUTRITIONAL INFO:
Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 205mg | Sodium: 206mg | Potassium: 391mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1726IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 1mg
NicoleWhitfield
