Easy Spicy Baked Cajun Shrimp
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this Easy Spicy Baked Cajun Shrimp recipe—a bold, flavorful dish that’s ready in just 20 minutes! Featuring succulent shrimp tossed in a zesty blend of Cajun seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, and a hint of red pepper flakes, this recipe delivers the perfect balance of heat and zest. A splash of lemon juice brightens the flavors, while fresh parsley adds the perfect finishing touch. Simply bake to tender, juicy perfection, and you’ll have a protein-packed meal bursting with Southern-inspired flair. Perfect as a quick appetizer, over rice, or paired with roasted vegetables, this one-pan wonder is a must-try for spice lovers!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, deveined and peeled (tails on or off)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for extra spice)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with olive oil.
In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, Cajun seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, red pepper flakes (if using), lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to create a marinade.
Add the shrimp to the bowl and toss until they are evenly coated with the marinade.
Arrange the marinated shrimp in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake the shrimp in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until they are pink, opaque, and fully cooked through.
Remove the shrimp from the oven and transfer them to a serving platter.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately. Optionally, add extra lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the shrimp.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
870 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.1 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.1 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 886 mg | 295% | |
| Sodium | 4029 mg | 175% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.9 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.1 g | ||
| Protein | 110.0 g | 220% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 197 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 1309 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
