Baked Cajun Shrimp
This Baked Cajun Shrimp recipe is bold, smoky, and perfectly spiced for a quick and delicious meal or appetizer. Juicy shrimp are coated in a flavorful Cajun seasoning blend and baked until just crisp at the edges—perfect for tossing into salads, layering on rice bowls, or enjoying straight from the pan.
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 cookie sheet with foil and lightly spray it with cooking spray.
- Place the shrimp in a mixing bowl and add the canola oil. Cover and gently shake the bowl to evenly coat the shrimp.
- In a separate small bowl with a lid, mix together the smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, cayenne pepper, thyme, and oregano. Shake or stir until well combined.
- Add the seasoning mix to the shrimp. Cover the bowl again and shake gently to coat the shrimp evenly with the spices.
- Spread the seasoned shrimp in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10 minutes, or until the shrimp are heated through and the edges are lightly crisped.
- Serve warm with lemon wedges on the side.