Baked Cajun Shrimp
This Baked Cajun Shrimp recipe is smoky, spicy, and irresistibly delicious. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s the perfect choice for a quick appetizer, a flavorful light dinner, or a protein boost to toss into salads, rice bowls, or tacos. The bold Cajun seasoning blend adds just the right amount of kick to make every bite pop.
Servings: 2
Calories: 230kcal
Ingredients
- 12 oz shrimp peeled, deveined, and cooked
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly coat with cooking spray.
- Add the shrimp to a mixing bowl and pour in the canola oil. Cover and gently shake to evenly coat the shrimp.
- In a small bowl, combine the smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, cayenne pepper, thyme, and oregano. Stir or shake to mix well.
- Add the seasoning mixture to the shrimp. Cover the bowl again and shake gently to coat the shrimp evenly.
- Spread the shrimp out in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10 minutes, or until the shrimp are warmed through and the edges are slightly crisp.
- Serve warm, with lemon wedges on the side if desired.