This Baked Cajun Shrimp is bold, spicy, and full of smoky Southern flavor. It’s juicy, buttery, and ready in just minutes—perfect for weeknight dinners, pasta, rice bowls, or tacos.
⏱ Prep Time
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Prep: 10 minutes
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Bake: 10–12 minutes
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Total: ~20 minutes
Servings: 4
🍳 Equipment
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Baking dish or sheet pan
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Mixing bowl
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Oven
🥘 Ingredients
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1 lb (450g) large shrimp, peeled & deveined
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2 tbsp melted butter (or olive oil)
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2 tbsp lemon juice
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
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½ tsp paprika (smoked preferred)
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½ tsp garlic powder
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¼ tsp black pepper
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Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional, extra heat)
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1 tbsp chopped parsley (for garnish)
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Lemon wedges, for serving
👩🍳 Instructions
Step 1: Preheat
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Lightly grease a baking dish.
Step 2: Season Shrimp
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In a bowl, mix melted butter, lemon juice, garlic, and spices.
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Add shrimp and toss until fully coated.
Step 3: Bake
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Spread shrimp in a single layer in the baking dish.
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Bake for 10–12 minutes until pink and cooked through.
Step 4: Serve
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Sprinkle with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
🍽 Serving Ideas
✔ Over rice or garlic butter noodles
✔ In tacos or po’boy sandwiches
✔ On salad or pasta
✔ With crusty bread to soak the juices
⭐ Tips & Variations
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Extra buttery: Add 2 more tbsp butter after baking.
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Spicy lovers: Add more cayenne or chili flakes.
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Low-carb: Serve with cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles.
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Garlic butter shrimp: Add 1 tbsp honey for a sweet-spicy twist.
📊 Nutrition (Approx per serving)
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Calories: 220
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Protein: 24g
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Fat: 12g
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Carbs: 2g
